species

Thalictrum delavayi

Meadow rue

A scale drawing of Thalictrum delavayi, 1.5 m tall · 60 cm across, beside a 1.7 m figure.

Scale drawing from this record, beside a 1.7 m figure.

Thalictrum delavayi belongs to the family Ranunculaceae, also known as Meadow rue, introduced to the UK. It reaches 1.5 m tall and 60 cm across in about 10 years. It grows in part shade or full sun, on loam or peat soil, where the ground is acid or neutral and in moist conditions, and suits sheltered positions. It flowers from July to August. Its RHS hardiness rating is H7 (very hardy): Below −20°C.

Assembled from the attributes recorded below.

What this plant needs

Size at maturity
1.5 m tall × 60 cm across, after about 10 years
Hardiness
H7 (RHS)
Aspect
Part shade, Full sun
Soil
Loam, Peat
Acidity
Acid, Neutral
Moisture
Moist
Exposure
Sheltered
In the UK
Introduced

When it flowers

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
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  12. Dec

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