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Rue Anemone (Anemonella thalictroides): Delicate White Pinwheel Flowers for Shade

Rue anemone (Anemonella thalictroides) bears lovely ½–1 inch crystalline white flowers resembling little pinwheels, each with 6–10 sepals around a lime-green and yellow center. A soft pink form (f. rosea) is sometimes available. Goes dormant in summer.

Care

  • Light: Part shade.
  • Soil: Slightly alkaline, good winter drainage.

Propagation & Problems

Sow seed when ripe or divide plants in spring. Powdery mildew, rust, smut, slugs.

Quick Reference

HeightLess than 6 in.
Spread6–12 in.
Growth HabitClumps
LightPart Shade
MaintenanceLow
FeaturesNative, showy flowers
Bloom TimeEarly Spring, Spring
Flower ColorWhite
UsesBeds, Borders
StyleShade, Woodland Garden
TypePerennials

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