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Thalictrum rochebruneanum 'Lavender Mist' (Meadow rue)

Thalictrum rochebruneanum 'Lavender Mist' Photo/Illustration: Michelle Gervais


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Thalictrum rochebruneanum 'Lavender Mist' thah-LIK-trum roesh-broo-nee-AY-num Common Name: Meadow rue Genus: Thalictrum
This hauntingly beautiful specimen has blue-green foliage along matte, purple-green, willowy stems. At 5 or more feet in height, it has a dramatic yet delicate garden presence. Its sprays of nodding lilac flowers have pale yellow stamens. Plant at the back of a border; it may require staking.
 Noteworthy characteristics: 'Lavender Mist' earns its place in the garden with its foliage alone. It does well as a backdrop or see-through plant in a mixed border. It is also suitable for a wild or woodland garden.
 Care: Provide moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It may require staking. Most Thalictrums are late to emerge in mid- to late spring.
 Propagation: Sow seed in a cold frame when fresh. Divide as new growth appears in spring.
 Problems: Powdery mildew, rust, white smut, leaf spots, slugs.
Height 6 ft. to 10 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium to Wet
Maintenance Moderate
Characteristics Self Seeds; Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Early Fall; Fall; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color Pink Flower; Purple/ Lavender Flower; Yellow Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders, Cut Flower, Naturalizing, Waterside
Style , Cottage Garden, Meadow Garden
Seasonal Interest , Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type ,Perennials

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