Thalictrum
Meadow-Rue
Once upon a time, the newborn infant was placed upon a pillow filled with Meadow-Rue to ensure a prosperous life. Thalictrum means “to flourish,” and it does, with elegant foam-like sprays that resemble Baby’s Breath, and rounded finely-cut compound foliage. Tougher than it appears, Thalictrum is the perfect choice for a border or less formal setting.
The tallest of the species and one of the showiest Meadow-Rues, this aptly named Thalictrum amasses large fluffy heads defined by pronounced rich rosy violet stamens and dark purple double florets. The colorful individual flowers unfurl like tiny fireworks, imparting a gracious glamour atop branched stems and small teal green obovate leaflets. An honored AGM recipient, 'Thundercloud' is best planted en masse against a dark backdrop.
Blooms July–August.
Size: 3' 0" – 4' 0" high x 12" wide.
Hardy to zone 5.
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Other selections in this genus:
- Thalictrum ‘Ankum’
- Thalictrum ‘Anne’
- Thalictrum delavayi ‘Album’
- Thalictrum delavayi ‘Hewitts Double’
- Thalictrum ‘Elin’
- Thalictrum flavum ssp. glaucum
- Thalictrum polygamum
- Thalictrum ‘Purplelicious’
- Thalictrum rochebrunianum
- Thalictrum rochebrunianum var. grandisepalum
- Thalictrum ‘Splendide’
- Thalictrum ‘Splendide White’
- Thalictrum ‘Yulia’
