Plant Profile: Thalictrum revolutum

Taxonomy: Thalictrum revolutum

Names

Meadow Rue

  • Photo of Thalictrum revolutum (Thalictrum revolutums)

Phonetic Spelling:tha-LIK-trum re-vo-LOO-tum

Genus:Thalictrum

Species:revolutum

Family:Ranunculaceae

The undersides of the leaflets are covered in small, waxy particles, typically exhibiting a purplish hue and a strong fragrance. The leaves are three times pinnate, featuring short leaflets that possess between two to nine rounded lobes.

**Flowers:**
The flowers are long-stemmed and bloom in extensive, branching clusters, characterized by slender stamens.

This plant thrives in a variety of environments, including open woodlands, thickets, meadows, and prairies.

Thalictrum revolutum Feature Summary

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Tags

#lavender
#perennial
#summer flowers
#wildflower garden
#partial shade tolerant

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Thalictrum revolutum Feature Summary

Flowers
Long-stalked flowers growing in large branching clusters with slender stamens
Purple/Lavender
Attributes
Perennial
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Wildflower
Cultural Conditions
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Moist
Occasionally Dry

Thalictrum revolutum Flowers

Thalictrum revolutum: Flower Description

Long-stalked flowers growing in large branching clusters with slender stamens

Thalictrum revolutum: Flower Color

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Purple/Lavender

Thalictrum revolutum: Flower Bloom Time

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Thalictrum revolutum Attributes

Thalictrum revolutum: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Thalictrum revolutum Whole Plant Traits

Thalictrum revolutum: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Thalictrum revolutum Cultural Conditions

Thalictrum revolutum: Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Thalictrum revolutum: Soil Drainage

Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry

Thalictrum revolutum Leaves

Thalictrum revolutum: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Thalictrum revolutum Stem

Thalictrum revolutum: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes