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Alpine Meadow Rue

Thalictrum alpinum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Alpine Meadow Rue grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist alpine meadow soil. Water needs: Moderate.

How to Grow Alpine Meadow Rue

Alpine Meadow Rue growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist alpine meadow soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 2-7. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Alpine Meadow Rue as 21-60 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-4 years.

Plant Overview

Alpine Meadow Rue (Thalictrum alpinum) is listed in the Ranunculaceae family and categorized as a alpine perennial with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Advanced.

Plant ID: PLT-2530
Family: Ranunculaceae
Plant type: Alpine perennial
Life cycle: Perennial
Difficulty: Advanced

Growing Conditions

Alpine Meadow Rue is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist alpine meadow soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 2-7.

Hardiness zones: 2-7
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist alpine meadow soil
Soil pH: 5.5-7.5
Water needs: Moderate

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days after stratification and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-4 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination: 21-60 days after stratification
Seed depth: Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity: 2-4 years

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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.