Tall Meadow Rue | Thalictrum fendleri (polycarpum) - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Tall Meadow Rue | Thalictrum fendleri (polycarpum)

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A lovely delicate perennial with blueish-green leaves and magenta-red flowers that dangle, similar to a Columbine. The lacy leaves turn yellow in the fall. Grows much taller than its relative Thalictrum occidentale (Western Meadowrue) - up to 6 ft. Drought-tolerant and easy care.

Plant details

Habitats	Oak Woodland, Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest, Riparian Forest
Habitat Notes	A great choice for a dry shade/woodland garden
Phenology	Perennial; flowering May-August
Mature Height	Up to 6 feet
Shade Preference	Part shade, full shade
Soil Tolerance	Moist soil, tolerates seasonal flooding, no summer water

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Oak Woodland

Oregon White Oaks dominate these woodlands and may support an open to moderately shrubby understory. Over thirty percent of the canopy shades the…

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Riparian Forests

Riparian areas are defined by NRCS as ecosystems that occur along waterways and water bodies. They serve as the transition between aquatic and terrestrial zones.

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Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland

Mixed hardwoods and conifers characterize this habitat which is widespread in western Oregon in the medium elevations of the hills of the Coast Range…