Thalictrum minus - P9

Description
Lesser meadow rue (Thalictrum minus) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces yellow flowers arranged in panicles from June to July. Its rounded, pinnate leaves are grey-green. In a sunny position with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of about 40 cm and spreads to about 30 cm. The Lesser meadow rue is highly frost-hardy.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Lesser meadow rue are grey-green, rounded and pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Lesser meadow rue has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel. - The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure encourages new growth.

Flower
Thalictrum minus forms yellow flowers arranged in panicles from June.

Use
Group planting, bee pasture, woodland edge, herbaceous border

Root
Stoloniferous.