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Herbaceous Perennial

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

Other common names
mayflower
Synonyms
Thalictrum thalictroides
Anemone thalictroides

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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Blue Green
Summer White Blue Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Ranunculaceae
Native to the UK
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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