Tall Meadow-rue
Thalictrum pubescens
Also listed as Thalictrum polygamum, Thalictrum perelegans
Also known as Pubescent Meadow-rue, Late Meadow-rue, King of the Meadow
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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.
Why grow it
Tall meadow-rue offers a lighter, more delicate textural alternative to solid-leaved perennials in partially shaded settings. Unlike many shade-tolerant plants with bold foliage, its finely divided leaves and airy flower clusters create visual lightness without dense structure. It performs well where consistent moisture exists but drainage remains adequate, making it suitable for woodland edges and naturalized plantings where similar Thalictrum species might also thrive.
Watch out for
This plant prefers consistent moisture and may struggle during extended dry periods, particularly in afternoon sun. Support may be needed in exposed locations or rich soils that promote excessive vegetative growth, as stems can flop under their own weight when conditions are too favorable.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Tall Meadow-rue grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Tall meadow-rue offers a lighter, more delicate textural alternative to solid-leaved perennials in partially shaded settings. Unlike many shade-tolerant plants with bold foliage, its finely divided leaves and airy flower clusters create visual lightness without dense structure. It performs well where consistent moisture exists but drainage remains adequate, making it suitable for woodland edges and naturalized plantings where similar Thalictrum species might also thrive.
Watch out for
This plant prefers consistent moisture and may struggle during extended dry periods, particularly in afternoon sun. Support may be needed in exposed locations or rich soils that promote excessive vegetative growth, as stems can flop under their own weight when conditions are too favorable.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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