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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 from northern coasts and Wales.
Further Reading....
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennials
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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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TuberousTuberous perennials
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Partial shade
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - bees and butterflies. Taller species make excellent backgrounds in a border. Good for wild or woodland gardens.Pests & DiseasesSlugs, powdery mildewPlace of originNorthern temperate regions worldwide
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Thalictrum - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of THALICTRUM


THALICTRUM 'Black Stockings'
Meadow rue
purple flowers on dark stems

THALICTRUM delavayi 'Album'
Meadow rue
large panicles of pure white flowers with lime green foliage

THALICTRUM delavayi 'Hewitt's Double'
Meadow rue
maidenhair foliage, filmy double mauve flowers
Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50