Thalictrum rochenbraunianum - Giant Meadow Rue
Gorgeous! Enchanting, Ethereal Beauties
Airy clusters of tiny lavender-pink and yellow flowers on purple stems rise over mounds of lacy blue-green foliage in late summer. Slender and delicate in appearance, yet quietly resilient with sturdy stems, these Giant Meadow Rues are spectactacular in the garden and provide a wonderful architectural element in any design. Phenomenal when massed!
Due to their height, these striking perennial plants are best in wildflower meadows, the back of beds, and as a a dramatic member of a large container mix.
💜Purple stems are sturdy, and do not require staking.
✂️Deadheading will promote additional blooming.
🌞Best blooming in full sun, but they can also handle partial shade.
🏆Award winning! Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.
Happiest in moist, rich, well-drained soil.
Native to Japan.
4-6'T x 2-3'W.
Zones 4-7, cold hardy down to -30F.