Family: Ranunculaceae
Scientific Name: Thalictrum rochebrunianum
Common Name: Lavender Mist Thalictrum, Lavender Mist Meadow Rue, Giant Meadow Rue
Description A large perennial that enjoys partial sun and adequate moisture.
Pronunciation (tha-LICK-trum)
Plant Type All Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone 5-8
Sunlight partial sun, sun with adeguate moisture
Moisture average to moist, doesn't like humid conditions, doesn't like dry
Soil & Site prefers moist, tolerates average
Temperature reported to be hardy to at least -10 F
Flowers apetalous, lavender sepals, broad umbels, prominent yellow stamens, lacks nectar
Fruit seeds found in achenes
Leaves green to wine purple stems
Dimensions 4-6 feet tall, 2-3 feet spread, size depends on growing conditions
Maintenance may need staking, deadheading
Propagation seeds, spring division
Misc Facts Thalictrums are called Meadow-rue Thalictrum is derived from the Greek word thaliktron. Used by Discorides to describe compound leaves. (syn. T. dipterocarpum)
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