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Thalictrum thalictroides (Rue anemone)
Vick, Albert F. W.

Thalictrum thalictroides (L.) Eames & Boivin

Rue anemone, Rue-anemone

Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)

Synonyms: Anemonella thalictroides

USDA Symbol: THTH2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Rue-anemone is a delicate woodland perennial rising to 9 inches. At the top of the stalk is a lacy whorl of 3-parted, dark-green leaves above which rises delicate, reddish-brown stems bearing pink or white blossoms.

This slender spring flower is easily cultivated in wildflower gardens. It is similar to Wood Anemone (Anemone quinquefolia), except for the numerous flowers and rounded leaflets. The leaves of Rue Anemone are similar to those of the meadow-rues.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , VT , WI , WV
Canada: ON
Native Distribution: S.w. ME to MN, s. to n.w. FL, MS, AR & OK
Native Habitat: Open, deciduous & mixed woods
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8)
Soil Description: Humus-rich, sometimes dry, soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available

Benefit

Warning: POISONOUS PARTS: All parts when fresh. Toxic only if eaten in large quantities. Symptoms include inflammation and blistering upon contact with fresh sap and irritation of the mouth, vomiting and diarrhea following ingestion. (Poisonous Plants of N.C.)
Conspicuous Flowers: yes

Propagation

Description: Propagate by division, root cuttings or seed. Sow seeds in fall or provide cold stratification. Seedlings will flower the second or third year following germination.
Seed Collection: Approximate collection date for northern U.S.: Late May through Jun. Seeds can be allowed to dry out before sowing.
Seed Treatment: This species requires or benefits from a three month period of cold moist stratification in the refrigerator.
Commercially Avail: yes

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Delaware Nature Society - Hockessin, DE
* Available Online from Wildflower Center Store

Bibliography

* The Midwestern Native Garden: Native Alternatives to Nonnative Flowers and Plants An Illustrated Guide (2011) Adelman, Charlotte and Schwartz, Bernard L.

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Thalictrum thalictroides in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Thalictrum thalictroides in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata

Record Modified: 2012-10-03
Research By: TWC Staff

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