Tasha Tudor Seeds: Meadow Rue

Meadow Rue Thalictrum Rochebrunianum 

Thalictrum was a favorite of Tasha’s in both New Hampshire and Vermont. When it is happy, thalictrum’s stately, quiet presence is like that of the favorite relative who is always there for you. Sprays of airy lavender flowers rise above the lacy, refined, columbine-like foliage in late summer, when both garden and gardener are starting to feel in need of a rest  Late summer insects of all sorts love the diminutive blossoms. We take great delight when the ruby-throated hummingbirds zip in for a drink. Like many shade-loving plants, it will also excel with more light, so long as the soil's moisture level is quite wet. The shadier the location, the drier the soil it can tolerate. Thalictrum stays quite beautiful through to forming distinctive tiny seed pods, which are lovely dried. 

Level: INTENSIVE

Flower: LAVENDER

Plant type: Perennial

Seed count: Approx. 35 Seeds

Sprays of airy lavender flowers rise above the lacy, refined, columbine-like foliage in late summer. A favorite of hummingbirds and bees.

Zones: 3-8

Likes: Moist soil, dappled shade.

Height: 4-6 feet

Bloom: Mid to Late Summer

Germination: Place in cold, damp potting soil for several months.