Close up of intricate Western Meadowrue flowers (Thalictrum occidentale). One of 100+ species of Pacific Northwest native plants available at Sparrowhawk Native Plants, Native Plant Nursery in Portland, Oregon.
Flower stalk of Western Meadowrue (Thalictrum occidentale). One of 100+ species of Pacific Northwest native plants available at Sparrowhawk Native Plants, Native Plant Nursery in Portland, Oregon.
Close up of the leaf of Western Meadowrue (Thalictrum occidentale). One of 100+ species of Pacific Northwest native plants available at Sparrowhawk Native Plants, Native Plant Nursery in Portland, Oregon.
Close up of the leaf of Western Meadowrue (Thalictrum occidentale). One of 100+ species of Pacific Northwest native plants available at Sparrowhawk Native Plants, Native Plant Nursery in Portland, Oregon.
A population of Western Meadowrue (Thalictrum occidentale) in the garden. One of 100+ species of Pacific Northwest native plants available at Sparrowhawk Native Plants, Native Plant Nursery in Portland, Oregon.

Western Meadowrue

Thalictrum occidentale

  • Size at maturity: 20-40" tall, 1-3' wide
  • Canopy layer: groundcover
  • Light requirements: full shade, part-sun/part-shade
  • Moisture requirements: moist soil
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Pink and green flowers resembling small tassels spring to summer on stems above soft delicate foliage; requires both male and female plants for seed production.

Photo Credits: Nikkie West, Sparrowhawk Native Plants

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