Identification |
Genus
Thalictrum
Species
dasycarpum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
purple meadow-rue
Family
RANUNCULACEAE
Specimen number
S11695
Data source
HtZn p175;Frgnt p315
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Life cycle |
Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
8" - 8'
Overall spread
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Climate |
Sunshine
Full sun to full shade
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Rich
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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Garden |
Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Thalictrum dasycarpum has faint sweet fruit. Purple meadow rue can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for this species has a texture that is rich. Full sun to full shade is needed for this plant to do its best. It does well in moist soils.
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Special qualities |
Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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Adverse factors |
Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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Herbal medicine |
Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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Traditional uses |
Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
lightly scented fruits
Fragrance parts
Fruit
Fragrance intensity
Faint
Fragrance category
Faintly sweet
Dye parts
Dye color
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Cultivation |
Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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Nutrition |
Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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Horticulture |
Horticulture notes
Thalictrum dasycarpum is a wildflower.
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Herbarium |
Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Leaves: Thalictrum dasycarpum has pinnate, prominently veined leaves. Flowers: Purple meadow rue has white panicles with a hint of purple. The flowers are typically of a white color, with an accent in purple.
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