Thalictrum 'Splendide'

Common Name: Meadow Rue

‘Splendide’ forms a lacy mass of green foliage with tall, burgundy stalks bearing clouds of lavender mauve flowers with cream stamens. It typically blooms from mid through late summer. Both foliage and flowers alike are wonderful in fresh cut bouquets; it is a nice alternative to baby’s breath.

Meadow Rue is a lovely delicate architectural element for the sunny, moist border or woodland garden. Staking will likely be required if absolute verticality is desired, but it can look just as nice if left to lean against taller neighboring plants.

Height:

4.0-6.0 Feet

Spread:

2.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Pink shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) 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:

Medium

Garden Style:

Cottage Eclectic Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Mass Planting Specimen Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Thalictrum prefers dappled shade, though it will grow in full sun in northern regions if adequate water is provided. Plant in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. The open, airy habit of this perennial allows you to plant it closer to the front of the border with darker colors behind for an interesting see-through effect. Do not disturb it once it is established. It will live for many, many years without the need for division.

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