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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, where they grow in moist and/or shady places such as in wet meadows and on riverbanks. Most species are happy growing in sun or partial shade, in rich, moist but well-drained soil.
Dwarf meadow rue, Thalictrum minus 'Adiantifolium’, forms clumps of dainty fern-like foliage, from which 60cm stems bear tiny yellow-brown flowers in July and August.
Fo best results, grow Thalictrum minus 'Adiantifolium' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Cut down stems after flowering and divide in autumn or spring. Be careful when pruning as the sap can irritate the skin.
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Thalictrum ‘Adiantifolium’ and wildlife
Thalictrum ‘Adiantifolium’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
