Rue Anemone presents delicate, soft pink or white flowers on single stems throughout the spring and early summer. Its cup-shaped flowers identify it as a member of the buttercup family. Utterly charming in a shady corner of a garden, it offers a gently colorful influence in a woodsy setting.
The Size Of The Rue Anemone
Native to North America, it evokes images of days when wildflowers flourished everywhere. At 6 to 10 inches in height, each plant needs about an equal amount of space. While delicate and fragile in appearance, the plant can resist spring frosts. It is easy to grow and requires only an average amount of water and maintenance. It takes time to rest in the summer after a showy performance in the earlier months.
Choosing a Location To Plant The Rue Anemone
The delicacy of the Rue Anemone invites gardeners to choose a shady spot where it can create a sense of calm and peacefulness. The native plant likes to share space with trees like oaks, maples, birch, and hundreds of others, but they lose their leaves once a year. A location near a tree helps the plant receive the dappled sun that allows it to thrive. The leaves decaying organic material enriches the soil and enhances growing conditions.
The Stunning Appearance Of The Rue Anemone
The 5-10 petal-like sepals on the flowers of the rue anemone form around an unusual structure of pistils. A cluster of pollen-laden pistils enhances the beauty of the plant in a natural environment. Each plant invites close examination that reveals the delicacy of the prominent pistils above the petals. Locating the plant in a secluded nook, a rock garden, or a shady border can delight anyone who sees it. A pleasure to grow, compatible with the environment, and contributing to the elegance of a quiet garden, the lovely plant deserves a place in the home of any knowledgeable gardener.