THALICTRUM
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THALICTRUM
Commonly known as Meadow rue
All Flower JUL-OCT
Genus of about 130 species of rhizomatous or tuberous perennials found by streams, in meadows and in moist, shady, often mountainous areas worldwide (except Australasia) mainly in northern temperate regions.
Not related to true rue (Rutaceae) the name results from the similarity of the leaves. Rather an undervalued plant whose frothy flowers float on the breeze.
UK natives are T. flavum, common meadow rue, a plant of meadows and fens and common in southeastern England, alpine meadow rue, T. alpinum, much smaller and most common in northwestern Scotland and lesser meadow rue, T. minus, from northern coasts and Wales.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - bees and butterflies -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, powdery mildew in dry conditions -
Place of origin
Europe to temperate Asia -
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetLilac purple -
PaniclesSpreading, flat-topped terminal panicles
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Fully hardy
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Height
To 1m (39in) -
Spread
45cm (18in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialErect, clump-forming rhizomatous perennial. 2- or 3-pinnate, hairless leaves to 30cm (12in) long composed of wavy-margined leaflets. produces clusters of fluffy flowers to 10mm (½in) long
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Sizeto 1m (39in)
45cm (18in)
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