Early Meadow Rue (Thalictrum dioicum)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Wildflowers

Early Meadow Rue
Thalictrum dioicum

Early Meadow Rue
Early Meadow Rue
 
Features

Greenish white flowers in drooping clusters; compound foliage with lobed leaflets.

 
 
Culture
Partial shade; moist, well drained soils.  
 
Mature Height
1-2 Feet
 
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8 
 
Bloom Color
Green
 
 
Bloom Season
April - May
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems.
 
Additional Notes
Found in woods. Plants are dioecious (male flowers on one plant and female flowers on another plant.) Male flowers tend to be showier.