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Thalictrum aquilegiifolium var. album

Thalictrum aquilegiifolium var. album

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Meadow ruePerennialFamily: Ranunculaceae

Height: 1.4mSpread: 50cm
Hardy

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

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. In their native habitats they grow in moist and/or shady places such as wet meadows or riverbanks. Most species, however, are also happy growing in sun or partial shade, in rich, moist but well-drained soil.

Thalictrum aquilegiifolium var. album is a tall meadow rue, growing to a height of around 1.4m. It bears fluffy, pure-white blooms. It makes an excellent cut flower.

For best results grow in Thalictrum aquilegiifolium var. album in moist, rich soil in partial shade. Stake plants or grow them against a wall or fence, as they have a tendency to flop. Cut down the stems after flowering.

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Thalictrum ‘Aquilegiifolium’ and wildlife

Thalictrum ‘Aquilegiifolium’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Thalictrum ‘Aquilegiifolium’ poisonous?

Thalictrum ‘Aquilegiifolium’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People