Tall Meadow Rue (Thalictrum pubescens), proposed by Akène
🌿 An elegant and majestic perennial for wetlands 🌿
Pigamon downy is an imposing perennial plant that can grow up to 1.9 meters in height . Its delicate blue-green foliage , divided into three rounded leaflets , creates a beautiful visual texture in the garden. From June to July , it produces large clusters of airy white flowers , composed only of stamens or ray pistils , which gives it a unique, wispy appearance .
💡 Ideal for the edge of bodies of water or in a structuring clump , the pubescent pigamon attracts a multitude of pollinators , notably bees and butterflies , while adding a graceful and sophisticated touch to naturalist gardens .
Characteristics of the variety
📅 Flowering : June to July
📏 Height : Up to 190 cm
🌱 Spacing : 45 cm
☀️ Exposure : Sun, partial shade, shade
🌿 Life cycle : Perennial
🌾 Soil type : Silty to clayey, rich in organic matter
💧 Soil moisture content : Slightly damp to soggy
🦌 Deer Resistance : High
📦 Seeds per packet : 100
Sowing and cultivation
🌱 Cold stratification : Mix the seeds with a moist substrate (vermiculite, perlite or sand) and place them in the refrigerator for 60 days before sowing.
📏 Sowing : Sow 3 mm deep in moist, well-drained potting soil.
⏳ Germination : 10 to 15 days after stratification, in soil kept moist.
🍂 Sowing in autumn : Possibility of sowing directly in the garden so that stratification takes place naturally.
💦 Optimal conditions : Prefers rich, moist soils , but also adapts to deep shade.
Ecological roles and utilities
🐝 A refuge for pollinators : Its abundant flowers provide nectar and pollen to bees and butterflies during the summer season.
🌿 Promotes biodiversity : Growing multiple plants encourages seed production, as the downy pigamon is dioecious (male and female flowers on separate plants).
💧 Perfect for wetlands : This species structures riparian areas and rain gardens , helping to stabilize soils and prevent erosion.
Why cultivate the pubescent pigamon?
🌾 A tall and graceful plant to structure gardens
🐝 A major asset for pollinators
💧 Ideal for wet soils and naturalistic areas
🌱 Easy to grow with great light adaptability
Bring elegance and biodiversity to your garden by incorporating this spectacular and ecological perennial
