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Ranunculaceae

Lavender Mist Meadow Rue

Thalictrum rochebruneanum

Grace and ethereal beauty.

Family
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Thalictrum
Native to
Japan
Bloom season
Summer
Type
herbaceous perennial
Height
4-6 ft
Sunlight
partial shade to full sun
Soil
moist, rich, well-drained
Water
moderate
Hardiness
4-7
Lifespan
perennial

Did you know

  • The flowers lack petals entirely and instead display colorful sepals and showy dangling stamens.
  • It is wind-pollinated, which is unusual for such a showy-looking flower.
  • Its dark purple stems provide an elegant architectural contrast to the airy lavender flowers.
  • The columbine-like foliage resembles maidenhair fern and adds beauty even when the plant is not in bloom.
  • It is one of the tallest meadow rues and can serve as a dramatic backdrop in perennial borders.

Color meanings

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grace

1

delicacy

2

airiness

Uses

  • ornamental borders
  • shade gardens
  • woodland gardens
  • cut flowers