Thalictrum isopyroides

Description

Thalictrum isopyroides is a less commonly seen and grown Meadow rue that is no less lovely for its rarity. Thalictrums are a popular plant at the moment for good reason – they are much loved by wildlife and are quite unique among garden plants, providing an airy, delicate presence that beautifully complements bolder heavier-set planting and flowers at unusual times of the season (depending on the variety). This species is smaller than many of the more regularly seen Thalictrum and has compact, dense foliage made up of tiny delicate leaves that have a lovely blue-green colour. It reminds us of Boston ferns or a dainty parsley, though unlike the fern is more upright and has the benefit of being hardy enough for the garden! In early summer it puts on sprays of subtle yellow-green flowers that provide interest before mid-summer flowers have hit their stride, but the lovely foliage stays looking well throughout the season.

These established plants have been grown in peat-free compost at our nursery in Cornwall and are supplied in 1-litre containers. They will grow to an ultimate height of about 50 to 60cm with a spread of around half that.