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thread-like meadow rue

Thalictrum filamentosum

Genus: Thalictrum
Family: Ranunculaceae

About this plant

T. filamentosum is a clump-forming perennial to 70cm tall and 50cm wide and spread by rhizomes; glaucous leaves are composed of leaflets and from late spring to late summer producesshort stems bearing loose panicles of fluffy white flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade

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

May be subject to powdery mildews in dry conditions

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverHedging ScreensWildflower MeadowCottage InformalWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years