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Thalictrum rochebrunianum
Meadow rue
Native to Japan
Sometimes called lavender mist meadow rue, this plant is truly a focal point in flower. Prefers rich soil, but not fond of hot humid summers of the deep south. Most impressive in mass, the plants have bluish-green finely pinate foliage (quite similar to Aquilegia), the flowers stems reach from 4-6 feet, sometimes taller, and are trussed with panicles of endless tiny nodding lavender purpler flowers with contrasting yellow stamens. Rarely needs staking unless in a windy area. Rabbit and deer tolerant.
Height:
4-6 ftSpread:
2 ftSpacing:
2-3 ftUSDA Hardiness Zone:
4-7Bloom Color:
PurpleThalictrum rochebrunianum Characteristics
Attracts Wildlife
- Pollinators
- Butterflies
Attributes
- Favorite
- Drought Tolerant
- Cut Flower
- Clay Soil
- Long Blooming
- Interesting Foliage
Exposure
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
Deer Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Flowering Months
- September
- August
- July
Foliage Color
- Blue-Green
Growth Rate
- Fast
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Summer
- Spring
Soil Moisture Preference
- Moist
Plants that work well with Thalictrum rochebrunianum ''
New England aster
(Aster novae-angliae)
Purple stemmed aster
(Aster puniceus)
Purple coneflower
(Echinacea purpurea)
Hyssop leaved boneset
(Eupatorium hyssopifolium)
Common sneezeweed
(Helenium autumnale)
Ox-eye sunflower
(Heliopsis helianthoides)
Big bluestem
(Andropogon gerardii)
Switch grass
(Panicum virgatum 'Cloud Nine')
Substitutions for Thalictrum rochebrunianum
Tall, Rough blazing star
(Liatris aspera)