Meadow Rue
Thalictrum delavayi
Also known as
Chinese Meadow Rue
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Partial Shade
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H7
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1.5m | Max | 50cm |
1m | Min | 10cm |
3 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Meadow Rue Overview
This is a herbaceous perennial with an upright habit, it typically grows to around 1.5m. Foliage is divided into many leaflets, leaves are oval in shape and flowers are small, coloured a beautiful lilac-mauve shade and bloom during the summer. Flowers measure around 2cm across and have prominent cream-coloured stamens in the centre.
Common problems with Meadow Rue
How to propagate Meadow Rue
Division
Divide in sprng as new growth starts.
Seed
Sow seed when ripe or in early spring.
Special features of Meadow Rue
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Meadow Rue
Flower arranging Summer interest.