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Thalictrum actaeifolium Perfume Star - Meadow-rue

Thalictrum actaeifolium Perfume Star
Meadow Rue

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It has taken root for 1 year; I am waiting for it to shoot again this spring.

O C, 11/04/2023

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Superb flowering perennial of medium size, charming, both for its delicate and graceful blue-green finely-cut foliage, as well as for its abundant summer flowering, ethereal and fragrant, in shades of lilac and white.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Thalictrum actaeifolium Perfume Star is a superb perennial herbaceous plant with an airy, tall and upright habit and branched stems.  It bears delicate bluish-green foliage and displays a cloud of small mauve and white fluffy pompoms, which are fragrant throughout the summer.

 

Originating from Asia and belonging to the Ranunculaceae family, this Thalictrum, or Meadow Rue, resembles columbines in its habit and foliage, baby's breath in its appearance, and ageratum in the shape of its flowers. Thalictrum Perfume Star is a vertical herbaceous perennial, of medium height, measuring 80 cm (32in) tall and 40 cm (16in) wide. This variety, with its airy habit, slender, sturdy and well-branched stems, bears delicate and graceful finely-cut bluish-green foliage, which is very light. The fragrant flowers, composed of small star-shaped stamens, in a lilac colour with white tips, are carried in a profusion of airy and fluffy clusters throughout the summer, forming a spectacular pale violet haze.

 

This meadow rue is the ideal plant to brighten and flower shaded areas of the garden. With its height, airy appearance, and the beautiful pastel colours of its inflorescences, it will be perfect for adding height and lightness to borders. It will create a striking contrast with less delicate perennials, as well as on the edge of shrub borders. It will naturally find its place alongside Hostas, Hydrangeas, English or shrub roses, Fuchsias, Japanese Anemones, Monkshoods, Astilbes, Bellflowers, Japanese Maples, Tree Ferns, Hibiscus, Buckthorn, Snowberries...

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Thalictrum actaeifolium Perfume Star - Meadow-rue (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour violet
Flowering time June to July
Inflorescence Corymb
Flower size 10 cm
Fragrance Fragrant
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Thalictrum

Species

actaeifolium

Cultivar

Perfume Star

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

Meadow Rue

Origin

China

Product reference7817811

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Planting and care

Despite its delicate and fragile appearance, Thalictrum Perfume Star is very hardy and low maintenance. It simply needs to be planted in partial shade or even full shade, in a moist to wet soil that is rich in organic matter and well-drained. Do not hesitate to amend the soil with compost every year to improve drainage in winter and facilitate root development. Also, don't forget to water regularly during dry and hot periods. Losing its leaves in autumn and completely disappearing in winter, it will only reappear in spring, quite late. Therefore, it is advisable not to cut the plant to the ground in autumn, so as not to forget its location in the following spring. A slow-growing plant, it will delight the gardener over the years!
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Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 6 per m2
Exposure Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained, humus-rich and deep

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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