Fendler’s Meadow-Rue
(Thalictrum fendleri var. polycarpum)
Fendler’s Meadow-Rue (Thalictrum fendleri var. polycarpum)
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Photo by: Gail A Baker | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Gail A Baker | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-04-29T13:12:40-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Thalictrum fendleri var. polycarpum, commonly known as Fendler’s Meadow-Rue, is a deciduous perennial herb native to moist meadows, woodlands, and stream banks primarily in the Western United States and Baja California. It typically grows to a height of 3 feet (0.9 meters) and a width of 2 feet (0.6 meters). This plant features compound leaves with a delicate, lacy appearance and small, pendulous clusters of greenish-white flowers in the late spring to early summer. The flowers, while not brightly colored, are quite showy due to their unique, fluffy appearance.
Fendler’s Meadow-Rue is valued for its airy texture and subtle flowers, which add a touch of elegance to shade gardens and naturalized areas. It is often used in border plantings, woodland gardens, and near streams or ponds. This species prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a range of light conditions from full sun to part shade, although it thrives best in dappled sunlight. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to powdery mildew in humid conditions. Gardeners should be aware that all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.CC BY-SA 4.0
Fendler’s Meadow-Rue is valued for its airy texture and subtle flowers, which add a touch of elegance to shade gardens and naturalized areas. It is often used in border plantings, woodland gardens, and near streams or ponds. This species prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a range of light conditions from full sun to part shade, although it thrives best in dappled sunlight. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to powdery mildew in humid conditions. Gardeners should be aware that all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 2-4 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Green
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Fast, Medium, Slow
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant
Natural Habitat
Moist meadows, woodlands, and stream banks
Other Names
Common Names: Manyfruit Meadowrue
Scientific Names: Thalictrum fendleri var. polycarpum , Thalictrum polycarpum , Thalictrum caesium , Thalictrum latiusculum , Thalictrum hesperium , Thalictrum campylopodum , Thalictrum lentiginosum , Thalictrum mendocinum , Thalictrum bernardinum , Thalictrum coreospermum
GBIF Accepted Name: Thalictrum fendleri var. polycarpum Torr.