Thalictrum aquilegifolium
French meadow rue
Flower Colors
Description
A vigorous herbaceous perennial to 1m tall, with attractively-divided, blue-green leaves and fluffy pink, pale purple or white flowers in dense clusters on erect stems in late spring and early summer
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.4 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoam
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenCity and courtyard gardensFlower borders and beds