Thalictrum aquilegiifolium

Thalictrum aquilegiifolium is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. It is known by the common names Siberian columbine meadow-rue, columbine meadow-rue, French meadow-rue, and greater meadow-rue. Its native range extends through Europe and temperate Asia, with a naturalized distribution in North America limited to New York and Ontario.Growing to 100 cm (39 in) tall by 45 cm (18 in) wide, it is an herbaceous perennial, with leaves composed of frilled leaflets resembling those of aquilegia. In early summer it bears clusters of fluffy pink flowers in flat-topped panicles.The plant contains an alkaloid thalidisine, which is also present in other Thalictrum species.

Characteristics

Plant Type

Herb

Life Cycle

Perennial

Genus

Thalictrum

Family

Ranunculaceae

Hardiness Zone

5-9

Mature Height

0.61 m to 1.22 m

Mature Spread

30 cm to 61 cm

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Deciduous

Flower Color

Lavender, Pink, White

Flower Size

1.02 cm to 2.03 cm

Bloom Time

Late spring, Early summer

Planting Time

Spring

Harvest Time

Mid summer

Tags (8)

Common Names (10)