Thalictrum isopyroides
Isopyrum-like meadow rue
A diminutive herbaceous species with glaucous, fern-like foliage. Dainty, fluffy panicles of pale yellow flowers are borne in early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Blue Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Thalictrum can be rhizomatous or tuberous perennials with ternately or pinnately divided, often attractive foliage, and panicles or racemes of small flowers with showy stamens and sometimes large colourful petal-like sepals
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- C & SW Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Prefers sun or semi-shade. Plants can tolerate dry conditions as they grow naturally in rocky areas
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or propagate by seed. Sow seed as fresh as possible without bottom heat. Germination may take many months
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Tidy up plants in late autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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