Species meadow rue
yellow-white flowers on dark-brown stems

meadow rue

Thalictrum minus 'Adiantifolium'

Meadow Rue (Thalictrum minus 'Adiantifolium') is a low-growing perennial with delicate sprays of airy foliage and clusters of cream-coloured flowers. It is best suited for cottage garden or meadow-style displays, as it blooms from midsummer to early autumn and has a preference for moist soils. Its soft and beautiful foliage can provide a graceful backdrop for other sun-loving garden plants. It is also attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators, which make it useful in attracting wildlife to the garden. Meadow Rue is a trouble-free plant to grow and requires minimal maintenance when established.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 7

Flowers:

Creamy yellow Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Meadow Rue (Thalictrum minus 'Adiantifolium') should be watered about once per week during the growing season, but not necessarily on a regular schedule. The soil should be kept constantly moist, but not overly wet. If the soil begins to dry out too quickly, more frequent watering may be necessary. During the winter months, water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out in between waterings.

sunlight

Meadow Rue (Thalictrum minus 'Adiantifolium') grows best when given at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. Sunlight should ideally be in the morning as opposed to the afternoon, as too much direct sunlight in the afternoon can scorch leaves. This plant is also tolerant of partial shade provided it receives sufficient sunlight earlier in the day. Growing midday shading plants such as rosemary or lamb's ears near the meadow rue can help provide additional midday shade.

pruning

Meadow rue (Thalictrum minus 'Adiantifolium') should be pruned in the late winter or early spring when it's still dormant and the weather is cool and wet. Pruning is done by removing dead and diseased wood, gently thinning to reduce overcrowding of the stems and removing crossing or damaged stems to maintain a naturally shaped shrub. It is best to prune only a third of the entire shrub. It is also important not to shear or shape meadow rue to maintain its natural form.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Meadow rue typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Meadow rue typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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