Overview
Thalictrum yunnanense is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Thalictrum, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Thalictrum yunnanense grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds.
About
Thalictrum yunnanense is a clump-forming perennial cultivar within the Ranunculaceae family. It has deciduous, finely divided leaves and produces small flowers arranged in panicles or racemes, characteristic of the Thalictrum genus. This cultivar thrives in partial shade, particularly in east- or north-facing, sheltered locations with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suited to cottage and informal gardens as well as flower borders and beds, with its season of interest in spring. Propagation is by seed or division.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Thalictrum
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Thalictrum yunnanense size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Thalictrum yunnanense
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Slugs
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Thalictrum yunnanense?
Thalictrum yunnanense prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Thalictrum yunnanense need?
Thalictrum yunnanense grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Thalictrum yunnanense hardy in the UK?
Thalictrum yunnanense has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Thalictrum yunnanense?
Seed, Division.
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- Thalictrum 'Elin'meadow rue 'Elin'
- Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Atropurpureum'
- Thalictrum aquilegiifolium var. intermedium
- Thalictrum chelidonii
- Thalictrum elegans
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- Thalictrum flavum subsp. flavum
