Thalictrum delavayi

Thalictrum delavayi is a tall, ethereal beauty with pendulous buds like lavender raindrops opening to reveal lavender wing-like petals.

Thalictrum delavayi is a tall, ethereal beauty with dark purple stems and pendulous buds like lavender raindrops opening to reveal lavender wing-like petals above dangling yellowish stamens in summer. Meadow rue is a group of stately perennials that also have attractive columbine-like foliage and are perfect for the back of the border.

Common Name:  Meadow Rue

Family:  Ranunculaceae (The Buttercup Family)

Zone Hardiness:  5-8

Light:  Part Shade Part Sun Full Sun

Height:  4-6'

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Purple

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Summer - Fall

Soil Moisture:  Average, Moist

Stem Colour:  

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:   Forests, scrub, hills, grassy slopes, shady places, along streams, damp rocky ledges; 1800--3400 m.

Award:  AGM

Geographical Origin: