Meadow Rue

Also known as

Thalictrum acutilobum, Thalictrum alpicola, Thalictrum altaicum, Thalictrum angustifolium alpestre, Thalictrum angustifolium bauhini, Thalictrum angustifolium galioides, Thalictrum angustifolium hypotrichum, Thalictrum angustifolium majus, Thalictrum angustifolium simplex, Thalictrum axilliflorum, Thalictrum badalii, Thalictrum bauhini, Thalictrum bauhinianum, Thalictrum bauhini galioides, Thalictrum bauhini laetum, Thalictrum bauhini latifolium, Thalictrum bauhini nestleri, Thalictrum bauhini procerulum, Thalictrum bauhini rhodanense, Thalictrum bauhini simplex, Thalictrum bauhini subfalcatum, Thalictrum bauhini subspicatum, Thalictrum bauhini tenuifolium, Thalictrum boreale, Thalictrum catalaunicum, Thalictrum ceretanum, Thalictrum columnare, Thalictrum columnare acutilobum, Thalictrum columnare obtusilobum, Thalictrum confertiflorum, Thalictrum costae, Thalictrum costae gracile, Thalictrum dubium, Thalictrum elongatum, Thalictrum flavum columnare, Thalictrum flavum costae, Thalictrum flavum exstipellum, Thalictrum flavum gracile, Thalictrum flavum pauperculum, Thalictrum flavum rariflorum, Thalictrum flavum soboliferum, Thalictrum galioides, Thalictrum galioides hypotrichum, Thalictrum galioides tenuifolium, Thalictrum gallicum nitidulum, Thalictrum gaussenii, Thalictrum glaucum costae, Thalictrum heterophyllum, Thalictrum jordanianum, Thalictrum lacerostipellatum, Thalictrum laetum, Thalictrum laserpitiifolium, Thalictrum laserpitiifolium schenkii, Thalictrum leyi, Thalictrum lucidum bauhini, Thalictrum lucidum galioides, Thalictrum lucidum rhodopaeum, Thalictrum minus flexuosum, Thalictrum nestleri latifolium, Thalictrum nitidulum, Thalictrum obtusilobum, Thalictrum pauperculum, Thalictrum perrobustum, Thalictrum procerulum, Thalictrum rariflorum boreale, Thalictrum regelianum, Thalictrum rhodanense, Thalictrum simplex affine, Thalictrum simplex alpestre, Thalictrum simplex alpicola, Thalictrum simplex altaicum, Thalictrum simplex angustisectum, Thalictrum simplex angustum, Thalictrum simplex armenum, Thalictrum simplex axilliflorum, Thalictrum simplex bauhini, Thalictrum simplex boreale, Thalictrum simplex brachycarpum, Thalictrum simplex brevipes, Thalictrum simplex columnare, Thalictrum simplex costae, Thalictrum simplex curtum, Thalictrum simplex duriusculum, Thalictrum simplex eusimplex, Thalictrum simplex flexuosum, Thalictrum simplex galioides, Thalictrum simplex glandulosum, Thalictrum simplex hungaricum, Thalictrum simplex intermedium, Thalictrum simplex laetum, Thalictrum simplex latifolium, Thalictrum simplex latisectum, Thalictrum simplex leyi, Thalictrum simplex majus, Thalictrum simplex nigrescens, Thalictrum simplex normale, Thalictrum simplex perrobustum, Thalictrum simplex procerulum, Thalictrum simplex ramosissimum, Thalictrum simplex rariflorum, Thalictrum simplex rhodanense, Thalictrum simplex rhodopaeum, Thalictrum simplex rotundifolium, Thalictrum simplex rufinerve, Thalictrum simplex simplex, Thalictrum simplex soboliferum, Thalictrum simplex strictum, Thalictrum simplex subspicatum, Thalictrum simplex tenuifolium, Thalictrum simplex typicum, Thalictrum simplex verum, Thalictrum soboliferum, Thalictrum strictum, Thalictrum strictum boreale, Thalictrum strictum rufinerve, Thalictrum subfalcatum, Thalictrum subspicatum, Thalictrum tenuifolium, Thalictrum ussuriense and Thalictrum varium galioides

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Thalictrum simplex

Genus

Thalictrum

Family

Ranunculaceae

Order

Ranunculales

How to care for Meadow Rue

💦 Water

How often to water your Meadow Rue

Meadow Rue needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Meadow Rue in your home

Meadow Rue love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Meadow Rue does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Meadow Rue in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Meadow Rue

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Meadow Rue: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Meadow Rue after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Meadow Rue prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Meadow Rue requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Meadow Rue is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Meadow Rue does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

💩 Fertilizer

Meadow Rue should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Meadow Rue can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Meadow Rue, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.