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Thalictrum aquilegiifolium ‘Album’ (Meadow Rue)

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A superb border plant, Thalictrum aquilegiifolium ‘Album’ (Meadow Rue) is favored for its lacy, refined, bluish-green foliage resembling Columbine and its dense panicles of pure white fluffy flowers rising elegantly above the foliage. On display in late spring to early summer, they give way to ornamental clusters of pendulous, wing-like seeds, therefore providing an extended season of interest. Low maintenance, disease and trouble free, this bushy plant adds marvelous accents in the landscape.

  • Clump-forming perennial which typically grows 2-3 ft. tall (60-90 cm) and spreads 18-24 in. (45-60 cm).
  • Thrives in rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun or part shade. Intolerant of hot and humid summers. Dappled shade is preferred. Keep soil moist but not soggy. Mulch in colder climates.
  • Fits beautifully in any beds, borders, cottage gardens, wildflower gardens or meadows. Great for cutting too!
  • Easy to grow, Meadow Rue is deer and rabbit tolerant!
  • Easily grown from seeds. Sow seeds in the fall when they are fresh. Divide in the spring.

Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 8
Heat Zones 5 - 9
Climate Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Ranunculaceae
Genus Thalictrum
Common names Spanish Tuft, Rue, Meadow Rue
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early)
Height 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 18" - 24"
(50cm - 60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs
Garden Styles Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Thalictrum flavum subsp. glaucum (Yellow Meadow Rue)
Thalictrum flavum (Yellow Meadow Rue)
Thalictrum ‘Splendide’ (Meadow Rue)
Thalictrum filamentosum (Thread-Like Meadow Rue)
Thalictrum dioicum (Early Meadow Rue)
Thalictrum thalictroides (Rue Anemone)

Recommended Companion Plants

Heuchera ‘Paris’ (Coral Bells)
Phlox divaricata (Woodland Phlox)
Digitalis purpurea (Common Foxglove)
Tanacetum parthenium (Feverfew)
Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian)
Allium cristophii (Star of Persia)

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Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 8
Heat Zones 5 - 9
Climate Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Ranunculaceae
Genus Thalictrum
Common names Spanish Tuft, Rue, Meadow Rue
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early)
Height 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 18" - 24"
(50cm - 60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs
Garden Styles Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard
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Do I Need?
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