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Thalictrum occidentale

Also Known As

  • Western Meadowrue

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-40"
  • W: 12"-36"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Thalictrum occidentale plant details

Thalictrum occidentale is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thalictrum occidentale

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 40 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thalictrum occidentale

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooms: summer, male: yellow anther, red-purple filament, female: red-purple filament/ blue-green leaves Zone 5-9. 12"-40", PNW, shade-sun, moist, well drained

Gardening facts about Thalictrum occidentale plant

How to Grow Thalictrum occidentale

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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