Early MeadowRue
Early Meadowrue is generally found in places that have not been disturbed by human interaction.
A perennial, native wildflower. The stems are a light purple color and the flowers are bell-shaped and produce yellow hanging flowers.
The flowers do not open much more than currently pictured below.
Names:
• Early Meadowrue
• Meadow Rue
• Quick Silver Weed
Scientific Name:
Thalictrum dioicum
Early Meadow Rue Leaves Just Forming
(Native) Family:
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup)
I absolutely love how the leaves of Early Meadow Rue are all stacked on top of one another until they separate and fan out.
The leaves after they open are spread much further apart.
Seed Clusters:
In June, Early Meadow Rue goes to seed. The female plants produce seed pods clusters of green ovals with a little hook stub on top. I’ll update this post with pictures when I take them.
Additional Flowers Blooming Around the Same Time:
Endangered Dwarf Lake Iris
Forget Me Knot
Downy Yellow Violet
Love Meadow Rue? Try Planting These in Your Yard
