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Thalictrum aquilegifolium
French meadow rue, Greater meadow rue
Type/Hardiness Herbaceous, Perennial, Hardy
Flowering period Spring
Height 18in/30cm
Light preference Sun, part shade
Soil preference Rich, moist soil
Sowing time/depth Spring, Barely cover
This lovely plant has sprays of nodding, fluffy, pinkish-purple flowers with long stamens above intricately divided foliage, followed by attractive seed heads. A good cut flower.
Sowing and/or growing instructions
Sow under glass on the surface of good quality seed compost, covering with a very fine sprinkling of vermiculite. Germination usually takes 14-21 days. Grow on in individual 3in pots. Accustom to outdoor conditions, planting out when all danger of frost is past.
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