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Thalictrum dioicum

Also Known As

  • Early Meadow Rue

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Thalictrum dioicum plant details

Thalictrum dioicum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring cream and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, clay and gritty soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thalictrum dioicum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thalictrum dioicum

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay and gritty

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dainty white and gold flowers are suspended above lacy blue-green foliage in early spring. Early Meadowrue (Thalictrum dioicum) grows three to five feet tall and serves as a strong focal point in the woodland garden. Plant low growing wildflowers around the base of this specimen plant for maximum effect. Hardy to Zones 3 - 8.

Gardening facts about Thalictrum dioicum plant

How to Grow Thalictrum dioicum

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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