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Meadow rue (likely)
The bed, 27 Sept 2026

Meadow rue (likely)

Thalictrum (likely; tbc)

Columbine-like leaves, near the pots. Identity tbc.

Part of the sheltered bed by the pond.

Common name
Meadow rue (likely)
Section
Beds
Spot
Garden
Soil
Garden soil with bark mulch
Options
Potential

If the identification is correct, an airy flowering layer for a mixed border or more natural planting scheme.

From
Grown on from online plugs, or bought from a local independent garden centre
Age
About 2 years
Next repot
Not needed: it's in the ground
Edible
❌ No: Toxic.
Hardy
✅ Fully
Garden-centre price
about £10

Care & updates

What to expect
Dies back or rests over winter and comes back strong in spring, flowering through summer. Flowers Jun–Aug.
Feeding
Every 21 days, May–Aug, with Tomato feed (high potash) for flowers

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