Rue Anemone

Anemonella thalictroides

Rue Anemone (Anemonella thalictroides) is a spring ephemeral plant with white blooms in early spring. They prefer mesic to dry soil in part sun to shade. They are best suited for banks where they'll grow to 8 inches tall. They should be interplanted with species that fill in the voids left once the plant goes dormant in summer. Companion plants include Pennsylvania Sedge (Carex pensylvanica) and Jacob’s Ladder (Polemonium reptans).

Maintenance

No serious maintenance needs. Nearby plants should be designed to fill in the gaps left behind when the plant goes dormant in the summer.

About

Light Requirements
Part Sun, Shade
Moisture Requirements
Banks
Soil Requirements
Loam, Organically Rich Soil
Height
Very Short, Short
Spacing
1 foot
Category
Seasonal
Attracts
Bees
Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes
Bloom Time
April, May
Bloom Color
White
Seasonality
Spring
Sociability
Groups of 10-20