meadow rue

Meadow Rue (Thalictrum simplex) should be watered when the soil feels dry to the touch. Water should be applied deeply when irrigating, saturating the soil from root to shoot. Water deeply every 7 to 10 days for best results. During the active growing season more frequent watering may be needed depending on the heat and humidity. Avoid watering in the late afternoon/early evening as this can lead to foliar diseases. Additionally, water stress due to lack of adequate water can negatively impact the plants.

Meadow rue (Thalictrum simplex) is a shade-loving plant species that prefers a minimum of 5 hours of direct sunlight per day. As a part-shade plant, this species will thrive in areas where there is bright, indirect light during the morning to mid-day. Meadow rue is best situated in areas that receive morning sunlight and afternoon shade since it will suffer from sun scalding during the hotter parts of the day. It is important to find the optimal amount of sunlight per day to ensure healthy plant growth and blooming.

Meadow rue (Thalictrum simplex) is a low-maintenance perennial that does not require frequent pruning. However, if needed, this species may be lightly pruned in the early spring before any new growth starts to appear. This will ensure that any dead or unhealthy foliage will be removed and make way for new, healthy growth. It's best to remove no more than a third of the foliage at 1 time in order to preserve the natural shape and form of the plant. For best results, use sterilized pruning shears and make sure to cut back to healthy buds or branches. After pruning, deadhead any faded blossoms if desired.