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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
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
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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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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 16"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
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Size
Height: 5'-7'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 1'-3'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"
- mostly sun - shade
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