Rue anemone (Anemonella thalictroides 'Rosea') ah-nem-on-EL-lah tha-lik-TROY-deez Genus:  Anemonella The only member of its genus, rue anemone is a tuberous perennial native to the woodlands of eastern North America. 'Rosea' has pink, fragile, cup-shaped flowers on slender stems from spring to early summer, a long bloom sesaon for a spring wildflower. It often goes dormant in summer. Its flowers resemble a small anemone and its leaves resemble Thalictrum (meadow rue), hence its common name of "rue anemone." Use this delicate, small plant in a shady rock garden, in a woodland or native plant garden, or as underplanting in a shady shrub border Noteworthy Characteristics:  Pink, delicate flowers over a long period in spring. Native wildflower. Care:  Needs moist, moderately fertile, rich soil in partial shade. Avoid very wet soils. Propagation:  Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Divide young plants in early spring. Problems:  Powdery mildew, leaf smut, rust, slugs.

Overview

Height Less than 6 in. Spread 6 in. to 12 in. Growth Pace Slow Grower Light Part Shade Only Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Native, Showy Flowers Bloom Time Early Summer, Spring, Summer Flower Color Pink Uses Beds and Borders Style Rock Garden, Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Perennials