Meadow rue
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium
Common Name: Meadow rue
Genus: Thalictrum
Species: aquilegiifolium
Category: Perennials
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Makes good cut flowers, Has interesting foliage
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 1.00 m (100 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Partial shade | Spread: 0.45 m (45 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous | Flower Colour: Purple, Pink |
| Foliage Colour: Green, Grey/Silver | Flowering Period: June & July |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Clay/Heavy
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
Fluffy plumes of pale mauve flowers in June and July held on upright stems above grey-green fern-like foliage. The dainty blooms of this early flowering meadow rue provide an excellent contrast with larger flowered plants. Perfect for a border in partial shade, the stems need supporting with brushwood or garden canes.
- Garden care: Divide plants as new growth begins in spring though divisions may be slow to re-establish. In autumn cut back flower stems to the ground.
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