Thalictrum delavayi 'Album' (Chinese meadow rue 'Album') is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. This perennial exhibits a clump forming, columnar upright growth habit and is characterized by its deciduous foliage. It has a hardiness rating of hardy – very cold winter (-20 to -15ºc) and is hardy throughout the UK and northern Europe. Many plants grown in containers will be damaged unless given protection.
When fully mature, Thalictrum delavayi 'Album' can reach an ultimate height of 1.5–2.5 metres and a spread of 0.1–0.5 metres. For optimal growth, it prefers east–facing or west–facing or south–facing aspect and sheltered positions. It thrives best in chalk or clay or loam soil types and should be placed in partial shade.
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