Price Pruned
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium
'Thundercloud'
Meadow Rue
- Position:
partial shade- Soil:
moist, humus-rich soil- Rate of growth:
slow to average- Flowering period:
June and July- Flowers:
rich lilac-purple- Other features:
leaves and flowers are good in flower arrangements- Hardiness:
fully hardy
Beautiful fluffy plumes of rich lilac-purple flowers with dark purple stamens are produced from June and July over attractive columbine-like foliage. The dainty blooms of this early flowering meadow rue provide an excellent contrast with larger flowered plants. Perfect for a border in partial shade, the stems need supporting with brushwood or garden canes.
- Garden care: Divide plants as new growth begins in spring though divisions may be slow to re-establish. In autumn cut back flower stems to the ground.
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