Also known as Rue Anemone · 25 saves
Anemonella
Anemonella, the genus most gardeners know as rue anemone. We track 3 varieties; the ones most used by real gardeners.
The 2 most-saved Anemonella varieties
Browse all 3 Anemonella varieties →
Species of Anemonella
Each one is a parent of the varieties above.
Track your Anemonella in Sow
Save the Anemonella you grow and get care reminders timed to your zone.
How to grow Anemonella
Whats common across all Anemonella varieties in our catalog — drawn from the care records of the 3 most-grown of them.
The Anemonella year
- MulchMarch and October100% of varieties
Maintain a cool, moist root zone with shredded bark or leaf mold
- PlantSeptember and October67% of varieties
Plant bare roots or potted plants in fall
- Spring CleanupFebruary67% of varieties
Clear away heavy leaf litter to allow delicate shoots to emerge
Do
- Water regularly to keep soil moist 🌱
- Mulch to retain soil moisture
- Divide in early spring to propagate
- Mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature
- Divide in early spring to refresh clumps
Avoid
- Avoid dry or overly wet soil ❌
- Don't expose to full sun, which can scorch leaves
- Refrain from over-fertilizing
- Avoid direct sunlight which can scorch leaves ❌
What goes wrong with Anemonella
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | Sticky residue and distorted leaves | Use insecticidal soap or neem oil |
| Slugs and snails | The fine spring foliage grazed away as it emerges, which can set a small clump back badly | Clear damp cover near the clump and use traps or barriers as the first shoots appear |
| Powdery mildew | White powder on leaves | Improve air circulation and apply fungicide if needed |
| Powdery Mildew | White powder on leaves | Improve air circulation and apply fungicide |
| Generally disease-free | No significant disease issues are typical | Monitor only; the midsummer dieback is natural dormancy rather than infection |
Making more Anemonella
Seed
- Tuck seeds into moist soil in early spring
- Maintain consistent moisture for germination (6 weeks)
Division
- Divide clumps in early spring
- Replant divisions immediately into prepared soil
Anemonella questions
How many types of Anemonella are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 3 distinct Anemonella varieties. The most popular — ranked by 25 real gardeners — are shown first above.
What zones does Anemonella grow in?
Across its varieties, Anemonella covers USDA Zones 4–8. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Anemonella bloom?
Most Anemonella varieties bloom in early spring, mid spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Anemonella should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.