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Thalictrum flavum

Also Known As

  • Meadow Rue

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-5'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Thalictrum flavum plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thalictrum flavum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thalictrum flavum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Attractive glaucus blue foliage and fluffy heads of nice clear yellow flowers. A tall border species that is surprisingly seldom encountered in gardens; tolerates anything from full sun to quite heavy shade, it's native to Spain and Portugal

Gardening facts about Thalictrum flavum plant

How to Grow Thalictrum flavum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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