Thalictrum delavayi (Chinese Meadow Rue)

Tall and slender, Thalictrum delavayi (Chinese Meadow Rue) is an upright herbaceous perennial, favored for its lacy, refined, green foliage and its airy clusters of pendulous, lilac-mauve flowers adorned with conspicuous creamy stamens. Borne on wiry, purple-tinted stems, they bloom profusely from mid-summer to fall. This Chinese Meadow Rue adds elegant vertical lines to the garden. Being a ‘see-through’ plant, it is quite versatile and may be placed in front of drifts of shorter perennials or at the back of borders where it will act as a delightful foil.

• Erect, this clump-forming perennial typically grows up to 3-5 ft. tall (90-150 cm) and 18-24 in. wide (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.
• Fits beautifully in any beds of perennial flowers, wildflower gardens, meadows, woodland edges, or naturalized areas. Excellent background plant. Spectacular when planted in groups. Great for cutting too!
• Easy to grow, Meadow Rue is deer and rabbit tolerant. Staking may be required.
• Cut down stems once flowering is over.
• Generally pest free. Watch for powdery mildews.
• Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame as soon as the seed is ripe or in early spring. Propagate by division in spring as new growth begins
• Contact with foliage may irritate the skin.
• Native to China, Tibet