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Thalictrum lucidum (Shining meadow rue)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Thalictrum lucidum
Other names
Shining meadow rue
Genus
Thalictrum Thalictrum
Species
T. lucidum - T. lucidum is an erect, clump-forming perennial with tall, wiry stems, dark green, fern-like leaves and loose panicles of fluffly, fragrant, pale yellow flowers in midsummer.
Thalictrum lucidum is: Deciduous
Habit
Upright
Toxicity
Contact with foliage may irritate the skin.
Flower
Pale-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
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 lucidum (Shining meadow rue) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. 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 Shade
Aspect
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 lucidum
Other names
Shining meadow rue
Genus
Thalictrum Thalictrum
Species
T. lucidum - T. lucidum is an erect, clump-forming perennial with tall, wiry stems, dark green, fern-like leaves and loose panicles of fluffly, fragrant, pale yellow flowers in midsummer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright
Toxicity
Contact with foliage may irritate the skin.
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Colour
Flower
Pale-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
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 lucidum (Shining meadow rue) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. 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 Shade
Aspect
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
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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