Enemion biternatum (Isopyrum biternatum)

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Common Name:  False Rue Anemone

Filtered spring sun with light to medium summer shade, moderately wet to medium moisture level, rich humusy soil, slightly acid to neutral pH.  4-12 inches height, blooms in spring, white flowers.

Germination Code: C(60)

Native Region: Middle Tennessee

Low maintenance plant with showy flowers.  Dies back in summer and often re-emerges in winter.  Closely resembles Rue Anemone, hence its common name; flowers of the two species are indistinguishable.

False Rue Anemone - Enemion biternatum (Isopyrum biternatum) 1
Photo Courtesy John Hilty http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/