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Thalictrum foetidum

Also Known As

  • Meadow Rue

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 20"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Thalictrum foetidum plant details

Thalictrum foetidum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thalictrum foetidum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 20 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thalictrum foetidum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

European species somewhat creeping, yellow flowers in loose branched panicles atop 50cm stems; it thrives in light sandy soil in sun or light shade. ZONE 5

Gardening facts about Thalictrum foetidum plant

How to Grow Thalictrum foetidum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 4'-5'

Width: 16"-24"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 3'-6'

Width: 2'-3'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 2'-3'

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 1'-3'

Width: 1'-2'

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

6a-8b

Size

Height: 8"

Width: 12"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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