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Thalictrum flavum subsp. glaucum (Glaucous-leaved yellow meadow rue)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Thalictrum flavum subsp. glaucum
Other names
Glaucous-leaved yellow meadow rue, Thalictrum speciosissimum, Thalictrum flavum var. glaucum
Genus
Thalictrum Thalictrum
Species
T. flavum subsp. glaucum - T. flavum subsp. glaucum is a robust, clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial with pinnate, glaucous green leaves and branched panicles of pale yellow flowers in summer.
Thalictrum flavum subsp. glaucum is: Evergreen
Habit
Upright
Toxicity
Contact with foliage may irritate the skin.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Pale-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs Slugs
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut down stems after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Thalictrum flavum subsp. glaucum (Glaucous-leaved yellow meadow rue) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Will tolerate full sun and dry conditions. Staking may be required.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Thalictrum flavum subsp. glaucum
Other names
Glaucous-leaved yellow meadow rue, Thalictrum speciosissimum, Thalictrum flavum var. glaucum
Genus
Thalictrum Thalictrum
Species
T. flavum subsp. glaucum - T. flavum subsp. glaucum is a robust, clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial with pinnate, glaucous green leaves and branched panicles of pale yellow flowers in summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Upright
Toxicity
Contact with foliage may irritate the skin.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Pale-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut down stems after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Thalictrum flavum subsp. glaucum (Glaucous-leaved yellow meadow rue) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Will tolerate full sun and dry conditions. Staking may be required.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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