About
A clump-forming perennial, to 2m tall, with feathery, divided foliage and light yellow, fluffy flowers clustered in rounded panicles 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
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden
Native toS Europe
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade; can tolerate a sunny position provided the soil remains moist. May require staking. See staking perennials for further advice.
PruningCut down stems once flowering is over
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry conditions