Thalictrum, Meadow Rue 'Elin'

Thalictrum

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Thalictrum (tha-LIK-trum)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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Seed Collecting
Light Shade
Fruit Shape
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Fruit Size
Medium Purple
Fruit Colors
Late Spring/Early Summer
Growing Habit
Herbaceous
Days to Maturity
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Water Requirements
Perennials
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Patent Information
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Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Roslindale, Massachusetts

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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(Zone 6b) | February 2016 | positive

Elin is a wonderful and very tall Thalictrum hybrid. It has a fine coloration and grows well in my garden under a tree. Last year it did ...Read More

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ROSLINDALE, MA | February 2014 | neutral

A robust hybrid between Thalictrum flavum var. glaucum and Thalictrum rochebrunianum.

This was a disappointment for me. It...Read More

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