Overview

Anemonella thalictroides is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Anemonella, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around Up to 10 cm tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Anemonella thalictroides grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, rock garden and underplanting of roses and shrubs.

About

Thalictrum thalictroides, the rue-anemone or windflower, is a herbaceous perennial plant native to woodland in eastern North America. It has white or pink flowers surrounded by a whorl of leaflets, and it blooms in spring.

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About the genus

Thalictrum is a genus of 120–200 species of herbaceous perennial flowering plants in the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae, native mostly to temperate regions. Meadow-rue is a common name for plants in this genus.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Anemonella

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, North-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Anemonella thalictroides size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

Up to 10 cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Time to full height

2-5 years

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Anemonella thalictroides

Propagation

Seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe, Divide young plants in early spring

Pest resistance

Slugs

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions