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Thalictrum ichangense ‘Evening Star’ (Meadow Rue)

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Exotic-looking, Thalictrum ichangense ‘Evening Star’ (Meadow Rue) is a small herbaceous perennial with particularly attractive foliage. Held on wiry stems, olive, tan, copper, and red-brown leaflets are adorned with a pretty silver starburst. Airy, sprays of lavender flowers float over the foliage from late spring through summer. A lovely woodland and shade container perennial.

  • Grows up to 10-12 in. tall (25-30 cm) and 8-10 in. wide (20-25 cm).
  • Thrives in average, moist, well-drained soils in part to full shade.
  • Fits beautifully in any bed, border, or container.
  • Generally pest and disease free.
  • Cut back after flowering, and it will flower again.

Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 9
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Ranunculaceae
Genus Thalictrum
Common names Chinese Meadow Rue, Meadow Rue
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Height 10" - 1'
(25cm - 30cm)
Spread 8" - 10"
(20cm - 25cm)
Spacing 10" (25cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Full Shade
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
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Thalictrum filamentosum (Thread-Like Meadow Rue)
Thalictrum dioicum (Early Meadow Rue)
Thalictrum thalictroides (Rue Anemone)

Recommended Companion Plants

Athyrium niponicum var. pictum ‘Silver Falls’ (Painted Lady Fern)
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Looking Glass’ (Siberian Bugloss)
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 9
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Ranunculaceae
Genus Thalictrum
Common names Chinese Meadow Rue, Meadow Rue
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Height 10" - 1'
(25cm - 30cm)
Spread 8" - 10"
(20cm - 25cm)
Spacing 10" (25cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Full Shade
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
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Do I Need?
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