Early Meadow Rue (Thalictrum dioicum)

A rue easily identified by dandling sepals of its petal-less flowers. Prefers rich, well drained soils in dappled sun.

Light: Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture: Mesic

Soil Type: Loam, Clay Loam

Height: 1-2.5

Bloom Color: Green

Bloom Time: Apr-May

Root Type: Rhizome

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers are wind pollinated and do not attract insects. Hosts the Canadian owlet, borer, and straight-lined looper moths. Rarely browsed by deer.