Thalictrum Aquilegifolium
Thalictrum Aquilegifolium

Thalictrum Aquilegifolium

£13.99

6 in stock

SKU: thalictrum-aquilegifolium Category:
Common Name: Meadow Rue
Size: 2-3 Litre
Hardiness: H5
Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees ˚C) are shown in brackets

  • H1a: under glass all year (>15˚C)
  • H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15 ˚C)
  • H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10 ˚C)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5 ˚C)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1 ˚C)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5 ˚C)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10 ˚C)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15 ˚C)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20 ˚C)
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2-3 Litre Pot

  • Position: Partial shade
  • Soil: Moist, well drained
  • Growth Rate: Slow – average
  • Flowering Period: June – July
  • Hardiness: H5
  • Eventual Height: 1 – 1.5m
  • Eventual Spread: 0.1 – 0.5m

Thalictrum Aquilegifolium, also known as ‘Meadow Rue’ is an herbaceous perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. This plant is known for its delicate, feathery leaves and tall spikes of small, fluffy flowers that bloom in shades of delicate pink, purple, or white that appear from June to July. The plant has a long history of use in traditional medicine and has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and stomach problems.

How to care for your Thalictrum Aquilegifolium

When it comes to care instructions, Thalictrum Aquilegifolium is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade, but can also tolerate full sun. The plant is drought-tolerant and does not require regular watering, but it should be kept moist during the growing season. To promote bushier growth and encourage more flowers, it is recommended to cut back the plant after it has finished flowering.