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Ranunculaceae

Rue Anemone

Thalictrum thalictroides

Woodland grace.

Family
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Thalictrum
Native to
Eastern North America
Bloom season
Spring
Type
perennial
Height
0.3-0.8 ft
Sunlight
part shade to full shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained, humus-rich woodland soil
Water
moderate
Hardiness
4-8
Lifespan
perennial

Did you know

  • Rue Anemone is one of the most delicate spring woodland wildflowers in eastern North America.
  • Its tiny tuberous roots resemble miniature dahlia tubers and are easily damaged during transplanting.
  • The double-flowered forms, especially 'Schoaf's Double Pink,' are highly prized by collectors and can cost over $50 per plant.
  • Despite its fragile appearance, Rue Anemone can live for decades when undisturbed in suitable woodland habitats.
  • The plant was formerly placed in its own genus Anemonella but was reclassified into Thalictrum based on DNA evidence.

Color meanings

0

delicacy

1

gentle beauty

Uses

  • woodland gardens
  • shade gardens
  • native plant collections
  • rock gardens