Anemonella thalictroides
rue anemone
A perennial making a spreading clump to 10cm tall, with divided, blue-green leaves and anemone-like white flowers 2cm wide in spring and early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Blue Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Blue Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Anemonella are small, clump-forming tuberous perennials with fern-like, divided leaves and small clusters of cup-shaped flowers in spring and early summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E USA
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil in part shade. Tubers may rot in very wet soils.
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Divide young plants in early spring.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required.
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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