Rue AnemoneThalictrum thalictroides
Delicate, showy, spring-flowering native perennial that is 4-6" tall, usually growing in large groups and carpeting the forest floor. Well suited for shady conditions, restoration and rehabilitation sites. It is also a good ground cover, covering the forest floor similar to true anemones.
USDA symbol: THTH2
General Information
| Plant Type | Forb |
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| Height | 6 inches |
| Light Exposure | Shade |
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Medium |
| Bloom Color | Pink |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | High |
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| General Resilience | 5 |
| Salt Tolerance | Low |
| Stress Tolerance | General Disturbance |
Pollinator Value: Medium
| Bloom Months | May |
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| Pollinator Benefit | Insect Pollinated, Stem Nesting, Supports Generalists |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Erosion Control, Restoration |
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| Coefficient of Conservatism | 7 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Low |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Medium |
| Soil Stabilization | Shallow |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Clonal |
Range
| County | Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Cottonwood, Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Isanti, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Wabasha, Washington, Winona, Wright |
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| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Lakes and Forests, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland |