Thalictrum rochebrunianum 'Lavender Mist'
  Common Name: Meadow Rue
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Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Magnificent sprays of delicate, lavender-purple flowers appear on tall, dark purple stems from mid to late summer. This variety is self-supporting and is less likely to need staking than the others. The distinctive green foliage forms a nice, low mound.

Use these plants in a wildflower garden where they will naturalize with ease, or as filler plants at the back of the border. Plant in groups of three for greatest visual impact.

Origin: Not Native to North America

Characteristics:



Height:
  6-8 Feet
Spread:
  2-3 Feet
Flower Color:
  Purple shades
Foliage Color:
  Green shades
Hardiness Zone:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Find Your Zone
Sun or Shade?:
  Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun)
  Part shade (4-6 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
  Average water needs
  Consistent water needs
Need critter resistant plants?:
  Deer resistant
How fast should it grow?:
  Medium
When should it bloom?:
  Midsummer
  Late summer
How's your soil?:
  Poor Soil
  Average Soil
  Fertile Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
  Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)
  Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
  Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
  Woodland/Shade
  Cottage
  Eclectic

Size(s) Offered:
  Plugs: 30ct

Attributes:
Border plants
Cut flower or foliage
Mass Planting
Specimen or focal point

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:

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.


Companions:
Common/Botanical Name
 Zones  
Alchemilla mollis
Common Name: Lady's Mantle
3,4,5,6,7
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Hosta 'Blue Umbrellas'
Common Name: Hosta
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
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Astilbe 'August Light' ('Augustleuchten')
Common Name: Astilbe-Hybrid
4,5,6,7,8,9
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Eupatorium dubium 'Little Joe' PP16122
Common Name: Joe Pye Weed
3,4,5,6,7,8
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Ligularia dentata 'Britt-Marie Crawford' PP16113
Common Name: Ligularia-Bigleaf
4,5,6,7,8,9
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While every effort has been made to describe this plant accurately, please keep in mind that the height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates throughout the country. The description of this plant was written based on our experience growing it in Michigan (USDA hardiness zone 5) and on numerous outside resources.