lesser meadow rue
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T. minus is a variable, clump-forming perennial, to 90cm tall and wide, with small 3- to 4-pinnate leaves with three or more rounded lobes. The tiny flowers borne on thin, wiry stems above the foliage are green, yellow or purple-tinted and carried in nodding heads
Scientific classification
- Species
- lesser meadow rue (Thalictrum minus)
- Genus
- Thalictrum
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of lesser meadow rue
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of lesser meadow rue
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lesser meadow rue care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · 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
PruningCut down stems once flowering is over
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade; can tolerate a sunny position provided the soil remains moist
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free but may be affected by powdery mildews in dry conditions
Pests
Generally trouble free
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