Common Name | Meadow rue |
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Family | Ranunculaceae |
Genus | Thalictrum |
species | aquilegiifolium |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | May, June, July |
Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Black, Green |
Dormancy | -- |
Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Growth Habit | Upright, Clumping |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | The black stems of 'Black Stockings' with shorter habit, more crowns (more flowering stems), white flowers, and pink seed heads. |
Landscape Value | Excellent accent plant in the mid border, large container, mixed beds, and woodland gardens. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 28" / 16" / 28" |
Soil (Garden) | Prefers moist, humus rich soils, tolerant of average soil. |
Water (Garden) | Average to moist. |
Special Uses | Cut Flower, Deep South, Pollinator Attractor |
Comments | May appreciate afternoon shade in very hot regions. |
Thalictrum ‘Black Stockings White’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 28″ / 16″ / 28″
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): May, June, July
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
EC | 0.5 – 1.5 |
pH | 6.1 – 7.5 |
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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