Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Plants in the meadow rue genus, Thalictrum, have aquilegia-like leaves and bear large clusters of small flowers in shades of white, yellow, pink and purple. There are around 130 species, native to Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. In their native habitats they grow in moist and/or shady places such as wet meadows or riverbanks. Most species, however, are also happy growing in sun or partial shade, in rich, moist but well-drained soil.
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium var. album is a tall meadow rue, growing to a height of around 1.4m. It bears fluffy, pure-white blooms. It makes an excellent cut flower.
For best results grow in Thalictrum aquilegiifolium var. album in moist, rich soil in partial shade. Stake plants or grow them against a wall or fence, as they have a tendency to flop. Cut down the stems after flowering.
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Thalictrum and wildlife
Thalictrum has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Thalictrum poisonous?
Thalictrum can be toxic.
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Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
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Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Thalictrum aquilegiifolium
