Rue Anemone is a delicate spring ephemeral of rich eastern forests, producing clusters of white to pale pink flowers on thin, wiry stems in April and May. It grows from a cluster of small tuberous roots and forms attractive colonies on the forest floor. Small native bees and solitary wasps are the primary pollinators of this diminutive wildflower.
Best time to see a Rue Anemone
The best time to see a Rue Anemone is March–April, when about 78% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 45,808 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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