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Garden Diary
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Thalictrum flavum ‘Illuminator’
Yellow Meadow-rue |
USDA Zone: 3-9 |
Plant number: 1.513.210
Meadow-rue has beautiful lacy foliage a little bit like a Columbine or Maidenhair Fern in effect. In this selection the leaves emerge bright golden-yellow in spring, changing to powdery blue-grey for the summer. Cloud-like sprays of tiny lemon-yellow flowers are held on tall stems. Excellent for cutting. Despite the delicate appearance, this is fairly tolerant of warm, humid summers but prefers some afternoon shade. Plants are tall and narrow in habit, so staking is usually required. Clumps may be divided in early spring, but take a year or two to settle back in and reach a mature size.
Further details for
Thalictrum flavum ‘Illuminator’
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun or
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Creamy Yellow
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage Color
Grey Green
Yellow
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Cut Flower
Rabbit Resistant
Massed
Woodland
Height
150-180 cm
59-70 inches
Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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