Botanical Name: Thalictrum aquilegifolium
Common Name: Meadow rue Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character winter deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape open, airy-looking plant with upright stems, lacy foliage and rounded brushy clusters of flowers Height 2-3' Spread 2-3' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor partial shade to shade Soil prefers a well-drained, organic soil Hardiness hardy – all zones – short lived in So. California. Morphology: Leaves bi- or tri-pinnately compound. Leaflets blue-green, usually 3 lobed, or coarsely toothed to 1" across – fine textured Flowers dense, rounded clusters of pink, purple or white stamens; each head to 3/4" across Fruit tiny 3-winged achene Propagation: division in early spring Usage: good for lacy effect against a dark background, good in flower arrangements – used in shady beds as a contrast to darker, coarser plants Landscape Care: Watering likes regular watering Fertilizing feed lightly with balanced fertilizer in spring Pruning cut off foliage in winter after die-back Pests/Diseases none major – snails and slugs Origin: Northern Europe Family: Ranunculaceae Notes: |
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