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THALICTRUM
Commonly known as Meadow rue
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.
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetLilac purple
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HeightTo 1m (39in)
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Spread45cm (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 winterHardy 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)
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Partial shade
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - bees and butterfliesPests & DiseasesSlugs, powdery mildew in dry conditionsPlace of originEurope to temperate Asia
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Flower ShapePaniclesSpreading, flat-topped terminal panicles
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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WildlifeBee friendlyButterfly friendly
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THALICTRUM delavayi 'Hewitt's Double'
THALICTRUM delavayi 'Album'
PAPAVER orientale 'Patty's Plum'
DIGITALIS purpurea albiflora
Buy Varieties of THALICTRUM
THALICTRUM 'Black Stockings'
purple flowers on dark stems
THALICTRUM delavayi 'Album'
large panicles of pure white flowers with lime green foliage
THALICTRUM delavayi 'Hewitt's Double'
maidenhair foliage, filmy double mauve flowers