About
A tall, upright, herbaceous perennial with shiny, fern-like leaves with narrow leaflets, turning bright yellow in autumn. Clusters of creamy-yellow, fluffy, slightly-scented flowers are produced in summer.
About the genus
Thalictrum can be rhizomatous or tuberous perennials with ternately or pinnately divided, often attractive foliage, and panicles or racemes of small flowers with showy stamens and sometimes large colourful petal-like sepals
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Native toEurope to W Siberia, Turkey
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade; can tolerate a sunny position provided the soil remains moist. May need staking. See staking perennials for further advice.
PruningCut down stems once flowering is over
PropagationPropagate by seed in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe or in early spring. Propagate by division in spring as new growth begins
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry conditions