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Thalictrum rochebrunianum
giant meadow-rue (lavender mist)
- Category: Perennial
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 4-6 Feet
- Spread: 2-3 Feet
- Spacing: 18-24 Inches
- Bloom Color: Violet
This giant, clump-forming plant has lots of appeal. Deep wine purple stems are topped with broad umbels, of bright, lavender clusters accented by yellow stamens, in July and August. Dainty, maidenhair fern-like foliage.
Soil Moisture Needs
| • | Moist |
Green Infrastructure
| • | Woodland |
Plug Type
| • | Horticultural Plug |
For Animals
| • | Songbird-friendly |
Attributes
| • | Cut Flower |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Propagation Type
| • | Open pollinated |
Additional Information about Thalictrum rochebrunianum
Genus name from the Greek thaliktron-- a name ascribed by Dioscorides to a plant with compound leaves Perry's Perennial Pages
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Thalictrum rochebrunianum
T. rochebrunianum prefers rich, moist, well-drained soils in full to part sun. Intolerant of intense heat and humidity. Propagate by seed or spring division. Deadhead to prolong blooming season. May require support during flowering. Best used in borders, meadows and naturalized areas. Most attractive when mass planted.