Rue Anemone (Thalictrum thalictroides) is in the buttercup family family (Ranunculaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 7,246 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Nationally it blooms mainly from March to April, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Rue Anemone: observations by month (U.S.)
About Rue Anemone
Thalictrum thalictroides, synonym Anemonella thalictroides, the rue-anemone, is a herbaceous perennial native to woodland in eastern North America. It has white or pink flowers surrounded by a whorl of leaflets and blooms in spring.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Rue Anemone by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 929 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Ohio | 748 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Pennsylvania | 572 | April | Apr–May |
| North Carolina | 544 | March | Mar–Apr |
| New York | 401 | April | Apr–May |
| Tennessee | 399 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Minnesota | 391 | May | Apr–May |
| Virginia | 368 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Illinois | 327 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Maryland | 325 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Indiana | 263 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Georgia | 251 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Alabama | 236 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Arkansas | 226 | March | Mar–Apr |
| New Jersey | 201 | April | Apr–May |
| Missouri | 183 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Michigan | 150 | April | Apr–May |
| Wisconsin | 148 | May | Apr–May |
| West Virginia | 124 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Connecticut | 94 | April | Apr–May |
| Delaware | 85 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Iowa | 80 | April | Apr–Apr |
| South Carolina | 70 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Massachusetts | 61 | May | Apr–May |
| Mississippi | 27 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Oklahoma | 14 | April | Mar–Apr |
| District of Columbia | 10 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Vermont | 8 | May | May–May |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (buttercup family)
Lesser Celandine
Red Columbine
Western Columbine
Marsh Marigold
Wood Anemone
Blue Columbine
Tenpetal Anemone
Prairie Pasqueflower
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Rue Anemone?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to April.
Where is Rue Anemone most often seen?
The most observations come from Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania.