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tall meadow-rue

tall meadow-rue

Thalictrum pubescens

perennialβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 9b

Tall meadow-rue is an airy perennial with finely divided, blue-green foliage and delicate clouds of small flowers held on slender stems. It adds a light, feathery texture to the garden and works well in woodland or shade gardens.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2.5–4.5β€² tall Γ— 1.5–2.5β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia

Function & Care

dynamic accumulatorwildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division