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purple meadow rue

Thalictrum dasycarpum

Genus: Thalictrum
Family: Ranunculaceae

About this plant

T. dasycarpum produces upright purple stems to 2m tall withlacy mid-green leaves; nodding flowers ofpurplish-white have showy yellowstamens and areborne in early summer

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade; may need staking in fertile conditions. See staking perennials for further advice.

Pruning

Cut down stems once flowering is over

Propagation

Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe or in early spring. Propagate by division in spring as new growth begins

Pests

Slugs may be a problem

Diseases

Susceptible to powdery mildews in dry conditions

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensBanks SlopesCottage Informal

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years