Meadow-rues

Standing head and shoulders above the rest, in height and appearance, meadow-rues 'Thundercloud' is an extraordinarily tall Thalictrum cultivar, which is one of the reasons why it's planted in droves by gardeners. Meadow-rues 'Thundercloud' is likely so named because of the bunches of dark-colored blooms it produces, which resemble a thunder cloud.

Growing to 1 m tall by 45 cm wide, it is an herbaceous perennial, with leaves composed of frilled leaflets resembling those of aquilegia. In early summer it bears clusters of fluffy pink flowers in flat-topped panicles.

Hazy and bright blooms atop tall and sturdy blue-green foliage are what make meadow-rues 'Elin' truly unique. Considered one of the tallest varieties of meadow-rues, this cultivar was hybridized by crossing T. rochebrunianum and T. flavum glaucum and named after the cultivator's mother. Meadow-rues 'Elin' won an RHS Award of Garden Merit for its incredible height, "galaxy" of flowers, and reliable sturdiness.

Meadow rue is a wildflower with attractive foliage and blooms which sees it used as a border plant or in rock gardens when cultivated. Meadow rue is a summer flowering, fragrant deciduous perennial naturally found on grassy slopes and field margins.

Chinese meadow rue (Thalictrum delavayi) is a lovely ornamental shrub that has a number of garden uses. It has thin foliage that is see-through, so it can be placed in front of mass-plantings of shorter plants. Alternatively, its height allows it to be situated at the back of borders. Animal owners should be aware, however, that this plant is toxic to dogs.

Lesser meadow rue is a clump-forming perennial herb often found growing in rich, well drained soils. The slow spreading plant is intolerant of hot and humid climates. Ideal for perennial borders, cottage gardens, and more. It may be easily confused with Tuberous Meadow Rue.

Growing to 1 m tall by 45 cm wide, it is an herbaceous perennial, with leaves composed of frilled leaflets resembling those of aquilegia. In early summer it bears clusters of fluffy pink flowers in flat-topped panicles.

Fendler's Meadow-rue is named in recognition of August Fendler, who was known for collecting thousands of plant specimens. This perennial herb is naturally found in western North America. As a member of the buttercup family, it may be considered toxic.

Western meadow-rue (Thalictrum occidentale) is a perennial plant that can grow from 30 to 102 cm tall. It blooms from late spring to early fall with brownish-green male flowers or reddish-purple female flowers. Delicate foliage starts out purple and turns green as it matures.

Tall meadow-rue (Thalictrum pubescens) is a herbaceous wildflower that will grow from 91 to 244 cm tall. It blooms from summer to fall with creamy white star-shaped flowers. It grows in partial to full shade and prefers moist wet soil. It is a perennial plant with foliage that turns bright yellow in fall.

A member of the winners for the Award of Garden Merit, columbine meadow-rue 'Black Stockings''s distinctive black stems and puffs of bright lavender flowers make it truly unique. Also producing delicate and feathery leaves, this variety was cultivated as a columbine hybrid and named for its dark "stockings" adorning every plant. Columbine meadow-rue 'Black Stockings' won its prestigious award for its delightful appearance, prolific blooms, and resistance to pests.

Growing to 1 m tall by 45 cm wide, it is an herbaceous perennial, with leaves composed of frilled leaflets resembling those of aquilegia. In early summer it bears clusters of fluffy pink flowers in flat-topped panicles.

Growing to 1 m tall by 45 cm wide, it is an herbaceous perennial, with leaves composed of frilled leaflets resembling those of aquilegia. In early summer it bears clusters of fluffy pink flowers in flat-topped panicles.

Growing to 1 m tall by 45 cm wide, it is an herbaceous perennial, with leaves composed of frilled leaflets resembling those of aquilegia. In early summer it bears clusters of fluffy pink flowers in flat-topped panicles.

Common meadow-rue is often used as attractive foliage in cottage gardens. This flower has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. It attracts butterflies and is rabbit resistant. It is a beautiful addition to a bouquet or adorning borders. It's susceptible to wheat disease and wheat leaf rust.

Thalictrum aquilegiifolium is a species of flowering plant in the Ranunculaceae (buttercup) family known by the common names Siberian columbine meadow-rue, columbine meadow-rue, French meadow-rue, and greater meadow-rue. Its native range extends through Europe and temperate Asia, with a naturalized distribution in North America limited to New York and Ontario. Growing to 1 m tall by 45 cm wide, it is an herbaceous perennial, with leaves composed of frilled leaflets resembling those of aquilegia. In early summer it bears clusters of fluffy pink flowers in flat-topped panicles. The plant contains an alkaloid 'Thalidisine', which is also present in other Thalictrum species. The cultivar 'Thundercloud' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Early Meadow Rue (Thalictrum dioicum) is a perennial plant that can grow to be 20 to 76 cm tall. It blooms from spring to summer and has both male and female flowers on different plants of the plant. Male flowers have pale yellow tips that turn brown with age. Female flowers are greenish-white. Clusters of seeds appear on female plants after blooms fade

Purple meadow-rue is a perennial wildflower that can grow up to 2 m tall. It's recognizable by its purplish stems and showy clusters of white-yellowish flowers. Purple meadow-rue is often confused with Thalictrum dasycarpum, but while the latter one has a skunk-like odor, the former is odorless. The plant grows in wetlands across central North America.

Rue-anemone (Thalictrum thalictroides) flourishes best under deciduous trees. It prefers direct sunlight but will tolerate partial shade. It’s sometimes called “Windflower” because the flowers effortlessly move around in even the slightest breeze.

In the wild, fendler's meadow-rue (Thalictrum fendleri var. polycarpum) likes to grow in moist environments. It is a host plant for a multitude of moths and butterflies. In late spring and through the summer, it grows small clusters of flowers, typically green or yellow but occasionally purple, with noticeably dangling stamens.

Growing to 1 m tall by 45 cm wide, it is an herbaceous perennial, with leaves composed of frilled leaflets resembling those of aquilegia. In early summer it bears clusters of fluffy pink flowers in flat-topped panicles.