Western Meadowrue

Thalictrum occidentale

three-lobed leaves add interest to the shady woodland garden.

Pendant male flowers of meadowrue are like dangly tassel earrings

Plant Description

A delicate herbaceous plant with male and female flowers on different plants (dioecious). Male flowers look like pendant tassels and female flowers are star-shaped and less conspicuous. Delicate foliage divided into 3-4 leaflet pairs.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Forb
Habitats	Conifer forests Forest understories Gardens Little Habitats Meadows Prairies Residential yards Riparian areas Woodlands
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Moist
Special Uses	Blooms April Blooms July Blooms June Blooms May Erosion control Flowering Flowers pink Flowers purple Good for shady woodland garden Herbaceous Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds Provides wildlife habitat
Shade Preference	Full shade Part shade
Mature Height	1-3'