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