Waxyleaf Meadow-Rue
(Thalictrum revolutum)
Waxyleaf Meadow-Rue (Thalictrum revolutum)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Thalictrum revolutum, commonly known as Waxyleaf Meadow-Rue, is a deciduous perennial herb native to moist meadows, floodplains, and the edges of woodlands in the Eastern USA and Canada. It typically grows to a height of 3-6 feet (0.9-1.8 meters) and a width of up to 3 feet (0.9 meters). The plant features compound leaves with a waxy texture and bluish-green color, which can add a unique texture to garden settings. Its flowers, which bloom in the spring and summer, are small and delicate with white, pink, and green hues, and they are held above the foliage on tall, slender stems, creating a light, airy appearance.
Waxyleaf Meadow-Rue is valued for its graceful foliage and subtle flowers, which can add a touch of elegance to shaded garden areas. It is often used in naturalistic plantings, woodland gardens, and as a border plant. While it prefers consistently moist soil, it can tolerate periods of dryness once established. It thrives in full sun to part shade and requires soil with medium drainage. Gardeners should note that it can self-seed and spread if conditions are favorable, which may be desirable for naturalized areas but could require management in more formal settings.CC BY-SA 4.0
Waxyleaf Meadow-Rue is valued for its graceful foliage and subtle flowers, which can add a touch of elegance to shaded garden areas. It is often used in naturalistic plantings, woodland gardens, and as a border plant. While it prefers consistently moist soil, it can tolerate periods of dryness once established. It thrives in full sun to part shade and requires soil with medium drainage. Gardeners should note that it can self-seed and spread if conditions are favorable, which may be desirable for naturalized areas but could require management in more formal settings.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 3-6 feet
- Width: 2-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Green, Pink, White
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium, High
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Water Garden
Natural Habitat
Moist meadows, floodplains, and woodland edges
Other Names
Common Names: Waxyleaf Meadowrue
Scientific Names: Thalictrum revolutum , Thalictrum amphibolum , Thalictrum revolutum f. revolutum , Thalictrum hepaticum , Thalictrum aristatum , Thalictrum moseleyi , Thalictrum revolutum f. glabrum , Thalictrum amabile , Thalictrum revolutum var. glandulosior , Thalictrum altissimum
GBIF Accepted Name: Thalictrum revolutum DC.