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Thalictrum flavum ‘Illuminator’


Yellow Meadow-rue

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.513.210


Meadow-rue has beautiful lacy foliage a little bit like a Columbine or Maidenhair Fern in effect. In this selection the leaves emerge bright golden-yellow in spring, changing to powdery blue-grey for the summer. Cloud-like sprays of tiny lemon-yellow flowers are held on tall stems. Excellent for cutting. Despite the delicate appearance, this is fairly tolerant of warm, humid summers but prefers some afternoon shade. Plants are tall and narrow in habit, so staking is usually required. Clumps may be divided in early spring, but take a year or two to settle back in and reach a mature size.

Further details for
Thalictrum flavum ‘Illuminator’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Creamy Yellow
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
Foliage Color
  Grey Green
  Yellow
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Border
  Cut Flower
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
  Woodland
Flower Head Size
  Very Large
Height
   150-180 cm
   59-70 inches
Spread
   45-60 cm
   18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.












Thalictrum flavum ‘Illuminator’


Yellow Meadow-rue

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.513.210


Meadow-rue has beautiful lacy foliage a little bit like a Columbine or Maidenhair Fern in effect. In this selection the leaves emerge bright golden-yellow in spring, changing to powdery blue-grey for the summer. Cloud-like sprays of tiny lemon-yellow flowers are held on tall stems. Excellent for cutting. Despite the delicate appearance, this is fairly tolerant of warm, humid summers but prefers some afternoon shade. Plants are tall and narrow in habit, so staking is usually required. Clumps may be divided in early spring, but take a year or two to settle back in and reach a mature size.

Further details for
Thalictrum flavum ‘Illuminator’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Creamy Yellow
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
Foliage Color
  Grey Green
  Yellow
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Border
  Cut Flower
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
  Woodland
Flower Head Size
  Very Large
Height
   150-180 cm
   59-70 inches
Spread
   45-60 cm
   18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.