rue anemone
Thalictrum thalictroides
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size6 to 9 inches tall6 to 9 inches wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White, pale pink
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acidic (pH<6.8)
Notes
Rue anemone (Thalictrum thalictroides) is a perennial for woodland gardens, wildflower gardens, and shade gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It grows 6 to 9 inches tall and bears white or pale pink flowers in spring. The lacy, dark-green leaves look like those of the meadow-rues. Its reddish-brown stems rise above the leaves.
Pairs well with Red trillium, Krossa Regal hosta, and Autumn Brilliance juneberry.
Native range
Eastern North America.