Lesser meadow-rue

Thalictrum minus

Thalictrum

Ranunculaceae

Native Plants

Zone 3–8

Lesser meadow-rue is an elegant, airy perennial with delicate, fern-like foliage that thrives in cool, partially shaded garden borders or woodland settings. It prefers consistently moist, humus-rich soil and should be sheltered from harsh afternoon sun and strong winds. Cut back spent stems in autumn and divide clumps every few years to keep plants vigorous.

Toxicity Warning

Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses, humans.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

6″ – 24″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

18″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days During Active Growth; Reduce In Dormancy • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Consistently Moist But Never Waterlogged; Allow Surface To Slightly Dry Between Waterings

Soil pH

7.5 – 8

Temperature

-40° – 75°F

Mature Spread

up to 12″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Fine

Propagation: Seed, Division

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Afghanistan

Alaska

Albania

Aleutian Is.

Algeria

Altay

Amur

Austria

Baltic States

Belgium

Bulgaria

Buryatiya

Cape Provinces

Central European Rus

China North-Central

China South-Central

China Southeast

Chita

Corse

Czechoslovakia

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Moths

Safety & Use

Toxic to dogs

Toxic to cats

Toxic to horses

Poisonous to humans

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 21, 2019 by Roelant Hietbrink (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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