Enemion biternatum (False Rue Anemone)
Eastern False Rue Anemone, Isopyrum, Isopyrum biternatum
Enemion biternatum (False Rue Anemone) is a charming woodland perennial boasting white flowers, less than 1 in. across (2.5 cm), adorned with 5-10 petal-like sepals and a dense cluster of yellow stamens. Blooming for about 3 weeks in early to late spring, the delicate flowers appear individually or in groups of 2-3, atop slender stems mostly arising from the leaf axils. Attractive to native bees, they rise above a lacy rosette of 3-parted, dark-green leaves. Native to eastern North America, False Rue Anemone occurs naturally in rich mesic woodlands and low woodlands along streams where deciduous trees are dominant. This spring ephemeral spreads to form dense colonies and creates a lovely carpet of vegetation. False Rue Anemone becomes dormant in summer, however, new leaves will appear in fall, lending their unique texture to the autumn and winter.
- Grows up to 6-10 in. tall (15-25 cm) and 3-6 in. wide (7-15 cm).
- Performs best in humus-rich, moist to mesic, well-drained soils in part shade. Tolerates seasonal flooding.
- Fits beautifully in wildflower gardens, woodland gardens, or shaded rock gardens.
- Easy to grow, False Rue Anemone is generally pest and disease free.
- Propagate by division or seed.
- Native to eastern North America.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 6" – 10" (15cm – 25cm) |
Spread | 3" – 6" (7cm – 15cm) |
Spacing | 6" (15cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Northeast, New York, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Southwest, Oklahoma |
Garden Uses | Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
Joshua Mayer, Lorie Shaull, Flickr
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 6" – 10" (15cm – 25cm) |
Spread | 3" – 6" (7cm – 15cm) |
Spacing | 6" (15cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Northeast, New York, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Southwest, Oklahoma |
Garden Uses | Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow |