Common Name
Early meadow-rue
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
2.0
Width (ft)
1.0 -
2.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7
Commercially Available
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Habitat
Mesic to dry, often rocky forests and woodlands, shaded outcrops, seeps, and Coastal Plain shell-marl ravines; most abundant on, but not restricted to, calcareous substrates. Common in the Virginia mountains; infrequent in the Piedmont; rare in the Coastal Plain
Wildlife value
Provides early-season pollen for native bees and flies, serving as an important resource when few other woodland flowers are in bloom. While wind-pollinated to some extent, its flowers also attract small pollinators seeking early nectar and shelter. The plant’s foliage supports a variety of small insects, which in turn provide food for early-emerging birds
Flower Color
Cream/White
Green
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Pollinators
Bees
Tolerates