Thalictrum flavum 

'Common Meadow-rue'

[Ex. Cambridgeshire, England]

Ranunculaceae: a robust rhizomatous herbaceous perennial to 1.5m in height. Found in damp meadows, ditches and fens, favouring basic soils. Branched clusters of showy, fluffy yellow flowers, in dense clusters. Blooming from June-August. The leaves are fern-like and pinnately divided 2 or 3 times into toothed lobes. A widespread species, native to temperate regions of Asia, Northern Africa and Europe.

USES:

The plant contains an alkaloid that has medical uses such as analgesic or anticancer effects.

GROWING INFORMATION:

Seeds are best sown as soon as it is ripe in the autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. The seed can also be sown in an outdoor seedbed in spring.

Succeeds in most soils in sun or semi-shade, preferring a basic soil. A very ornamental plant, that is a great nectar source for bees and flies.

Good nectar plant for bees and flies.

HARVESTED: 2022

APPROX. 200 SEEDS