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Flowers grow in loose panicles.

Growth habit is tall and spindly. Plant in groups.

Shining Meadow Rue
Thalictrum lucidum

Ranunculaceae

Tall, spindly stems with dark green fern-like foliage terminate in loosely branching panicles of fluffy, fragrant, pale yellow flowers. An uncommon plant.

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Form or Habit: upright/vertical

Plant Use: In the back of beds and borders, as a screen.

Propagation:
seed
Light Requirement: full sun

Flower Color:
yellow
Bloom Period:
mid-summer
Height: Minimum: 24 inches      Maximum: 36 inches

Width: Minimum: 12 inches     Maximum: 36 inches

Foliage Texture: fine

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5

Water Requirements: average

Additional Comments: Unfortunately, we have a single plant growing. T. lucidum would be more attractive planted en masse. Self-seeding. Fragrance similar to that of roses.


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