rue 'Elin'
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A vigorous, erect, clump-forming, rhizomatous herbaceous perennial up to 2.5m high, with deep purple stems, three-ternate or four-ternate leaves, up to 45cm long, of rounded, three-lobed or five-lobed blue-green leaflets, and panicles of flowers, 1cm across, of pale lilac sepals and long, cream-yellow stamens, in summer; honeybees visit Thalictrum flowers for pollen
Scientific classification
- Species
- rue 'Elin' (Thalictrum 'Elin')
- Genus
- Thalictrum
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of rue 'Elin'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of rue 'Elin'
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rue 'Elin' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division as new growth begins in spring; divisions may be slow to re-establish
Growing
GrowingGrow in moisture-retentive, humus-rich but well-drained soil in partial shade, and provide support if necessary, for example by growing among shrubs. See staking perennials for further advice.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry conditions
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
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