Thalictrum rochebrunianum

Perhaps the most striking of the Meadow Rues, this delicate beauty sports lavender to purple flowers on purple stems, with pale yellow stamens for contrast. A native of Japan, this Meadow Rue can grow to 8′, and its column of delicate bluish foliage makes a splendid background for the blooms, which appear in mid- to late summer.

The genus Thalictrum, in the amazingly diverse Buttercup family, includes some 130 species, most of them northerners. The form of the flower varies from species to species, but all are small and delicate and are generally carried on tall, slender stems that produce a delightful, airy effect. For best performance, give them partial shade in rich soil with plenty of moisture, but don't be scared off by this list—they're not fussy.

For more information on the growing and care of Thalictrum, click Growing Guide.

HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED

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