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Thalictrum dasycarpum (Purple meadow rue)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
1.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Thalictrum dasycarpum
Other names
Purple meadow rue, Tall meadow rue
Genus
Thalictrum Thalictrum
Species
T. dasycarpum - T. dasycarpum is a clump-forming, deciduous perennial with purple-flushed stems bearing mid- to blue-green leaves divided into ovate to oblong, irregularly lobed leaflets and wiry stems bearing panicles of tiny, purple-flushed, white flowers in late spring and early summer.
Thalictrum dasycarpum is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Clump-forming
Toxicity
Contact with foliage may irritate the skin.
Flower
White, Flushed purple in Spring; Flushed purple, White in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs Slugs
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back in autumn.
Propagation
Divide carefully in spring every 3-4 years. Divisions may be slow to establish.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Thalictrum dasycarpum (Purple meadow rue) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wildflower, Underplanting, Prairie planting, Low Maintenance, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, City, Beds and borders, Woodland
Cultivation
Best in moist, humus-rich soil in light shade. Tolerates full sun. Does not tolerate hot and humid conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Thalictrum dasycarpum
Other names
Purple meadow rue, Tall meadow rue
Genus
Thalictrum Thalictrum
Species
T. dasycarpum - T. dasycarpum is a clump-forming, deciduous perennial with purple-flushed stems bearing mid- to blue-green leaves divided into ovate to oblong, irregularly lobed leaflets and wiry stems bearing panicles of tiny, purple-flushed, white flowers in late spring and early summer.
Native to
Canada, Central United States
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Clump-forming
Toxicity
Contact with foliage may irritate the skin.
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Colour
Flower
White, Flushed purple in Spring; Flushed purple, White in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back in autumn.
Propagation
Divide carefully in spring every 3-4 years. Divisions may be slow to establish.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Thalictrum dasycarpum (Purple meadow rue) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wildflower, Underplanting, Prairie planting, Low Maintenance, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, City, Beds and borders, Woodland
Cultivation
Best in moist, humus-rich soil in light shade. Tolerates full sun. Does not tolerate hot and humid conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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