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Anemonella thalictroides

Anemonella thalictroides
Rue anemone

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In the shade, it seems to have settled well under the trees in a slightly barren spot, the foliage is also lovely.

marie Duriez, 05/10/2016

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Perennial groundcover forming a clump and producing lovely white to pale-pink flowers.
Height at maturity
10 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Anemonella thalictroides is a perennial tuberous plant with a spreading habit forming a clump. This plant blooms from April to May and produces thin stems carrying loose umbels, made up of 2 to 4 beautiful flowers measuring 2cm (1in) in length. These cup-shaped flowers are white to pale-pink in colour. Despite its slow growth, Anemonella forms well-spaced colonies.

The deciduous and feathery leaves measure 10 to 15cm (4 to 6in) long and are bluish-green in colour. They are divided into 5 to 9 ovate leaflets originating from small tubercles. These leaves resemble Thalictrum (meadow rue) and the flowers are similar to small anemones but more delicate, hence its common name "rue anemone".

Originally from forests in eastern North America, rue anemone has excellent hardiness. When mature, it reaches a height of 10cm (4in) with a width of 30cm (12in). It thrives in shaded rock gardens and rocky gardens. It can also be found in woodlands or shrub borders.

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time April to May
Inflorescence Cyme

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour light green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 10 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate slow

Botanical data

Genus

Anemonella

Species

thalictroides

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

Rue anemone

Origin

North America

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Planting and care

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April
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Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Experienced
Planting density 9 per m2
Exposure Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, humus-bearing and well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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