| Common Name | Meadow rue |
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| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Thalictrum |
| species | aquilegiifolium |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | July, August |
| Flower Color | Pink, Purple |
| Foliage Color | Black, Green |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | It has striking black stems when grown in the sun. |
| Landscape Value | Has lacy foliage, black stems, and colorful flowers. Use in the back of the border, in mixed beds, or in the woodland garden. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 48" / 24" / 58" |
| Soil (Garden) | Prefers moist, humus rich soils, tolerant of average soil. |
| Water (Garden) | Average to moist. |
| Special Uses | Deep South, Pollinator Attractor |
| Comments | May not bloom until 2nd year. |
Thalictrum ‘Black Stockings’
This tall beauty has long, nearly black stems, contrasting green leaves and is topped by fluffy lavender pink flowers in large flat – topped corymbs. Very showy for the back of the border. Needs to be vernalized to bloom.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 48″ / 24″ / 58″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): July, August
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
| EC | 0.5 – 1.5 |
| pH | 5.8 – 6.8 |
| Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
| Notes | A cold treatment or a winter much improves the quality of the bloom. |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | — |
| Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |
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