Thalictrum kiusianum

Common Name: Kyushu Meadow Rue

This Japanese native is a choice plant for use as a small-scale groundcover. It stays fairly small and spreads slowly. Dainty, airy clusters of pinkish-purple flowers appear throughout the summer just above the small, delicate-looking, green leaves. An excellent companion for miniature hostas such as H. 'Pandora's Box'.

Height:

4.0-6.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7

Flower Color:

Purple shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Midsummer Late Summer

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Slow

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Edging Ground Cover Small Miniature

Origin:

Not Native to North America

This plant prefers dappled shade and humus-rich soil with a good supply of moisture. It is a dainty grower, perfect for small niches in the shade garden. It also works well in troughs or combination container plantings.

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