Early Meadow Rue (Thalictrum dioicum)
Early meadow rue (Thalictrum dioicum), has pretty leaves that are rounded, compound and lobed.
Compared to other species in its genus, it does bloom very early and according to Minnesota Wildflowers is setting seed as the others are beginning to bloom. It stays around two feet tall or less.
The species name-dioicum-refers to this plant having two sexes. Male flowers have rounded sepals and yellow-purple stamens that dangle down. The male flowers are more attractive than the female flowers which may be the reason that I don't have any photos of those. The pistils of the female flowers are somewhat spiky looking.
If you plan to have this plant in your garden, you may consider buying three or more to increase your chances of having both sexes so that seed may be produced. It likes rich, moist soil.
This plant will stay attractive as the other ephemerals are fading in the forest ishade garden setting.
Early meadow rue (Thalictrum dioicum), has pretty leaves that are rounded, compound and lobed.
Compared to other species in its genus, it does bloom very early and according to Minnesota Wildflowers is setting seed as the others are beginning to bloom. It stays around two feet tall or less.
The species name-dioicum-refers to this plant having two sexes. Male flowers have rounded sepals and yellow-purple stamens that dangle down. The male flowers are more attractive than the female flowers which may be the reason that I don't have any photos of those. The pistils of the female flowers are somewhat spiky looking.
If you plan to have this plant in your garden, you may consider buying three or more to increase your chances of having both sexes so that seed may be produced. It likes rich, moist soil.
This plant will stay attractive as the other ephemerals are fading in the forest ishade garden setting.
Early meadow rue (Thalictrum dioicum), has pretty leaves that are rounded, compound and lobed.
Compared to other species in its genus, it does bloom very early and according to Minnesota Wildflowers is setting seed as the others are beginning to bloom. It stays around two feet tall or less.
The species name-dioicum-refers to this plant having two sexes. Male flowers have rounded sepals and yellow-purple stamens that dangle down. The male flowers are more attractive than the female flowers which may be the reason that I don't have any photos of those. The pistils of the female flowers are somewhat spiky looking.
If you plan to have this plant in your garden, you may consider buying three or more to increase your chances of having both sexes so that seed may be produced. It likes rich, moist soil.
This plant will stay attractive as the other ephemerals are fading in the forest ishade garden setting.
