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common meadow rue

Thalictrum flavum

Low Maintenance

Genus: Thalictrum
Family: Ranunculaceae
Common Names: false rhubarb, fen rue, maidenhair meadow rue, poor man's rhubarb, small meadow rue, yellow meadow rue

About this plant

A clump forming deciduous perennial with highly divided, lacey green foliage and in summer clusters of fluffy lemon yellow flowers.

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

LoamChalkClay

NeutralAcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil in partial shade. Water regularly in dry periods.

Pruning

Faded flower stems can be cut back in late autumn or in spring before new growth starts emerging.

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years