common meadow rue
Also known as: false rhubarb; fen rue; maidenhair meadow rue; poor man's rhubarb; small meadow rue; yellow meadow rue
A clump forming deciduous perennial with highly divided, lacey green foliage and in summer clusters of fluffy lemon yellow flowers.
Scientific classification
- Species
- common meadow rue (Thalictrum flavum)
- Genus
- Thalictrum
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 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 common meadow rue
Distribution map
Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of common meadow rue
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common meadow rue 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
PruningFaded flower stems can be cut back in late autumn or in spring before new growth starts emerging.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or division
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil in partial shade. Water regularly in dry periods.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews
Pests
Generally pest-free
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