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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meadow rue is a perennial herb known for its delicate, lacy foliage and small, typically pale flowers. Often found thriving in rich, moist soil, it features an underground storage organ, which allows it to endure periods unfavorable for growth. Unusual for its capacity to store nutrients underground, meadow rue is easily distinguishable by this characteristic in its natural woodland or grassland habitats.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yunnan meadow rue 'Hewitt's Double' flaunts a romantic appearance with its fluffy, lilac-colored double flowers atop tall, slender stems. The lacy blue-green foliage forms an ethereal base for the delicate blooms that dance in the breeze from mid-summer to early fall, attracting pollinators in light-dappled woodlands or partially shaded garden spots. This graceful perennial performs best in moist, well-drained soil, embodying the elegance of wild meadows.

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.

Thalictrum minus subsp. thunbergii is a delicate perennial herb with intricately branched stems, often reaching heights of modest stature. Its foliage is composed of small, intricately divided leaves, presenting a fine, feathery appearance. Small, yellowish-greenish flowers bloom in loose clusters, giving it a subtle charm. Thriving in moist, shaded environments, thalictrum minus subsp. thunbergii exhibits a remarkable resilience in cool woodland settings, relying on its modest form and adaptive nature to coexist among other understory flora.

Sharpleaf meadow-rue is a graceful, perennial herb with slender stems and feathery foliage. Its name hints at the pointed tips of its delicate, lacy leaves. Panicles of subtle, mauve flowers tower above the greenery in summer, thriving in moist, woodland environments. These lofty blooms, with their extended stamens, attract pollinators while adding an airy texture to the understory.

Columbine meadowrue is a graceful perennial, notable for its airy clusters of tiny, purple to lilac flowers that hover above the foliage like a delicate cloud. Resembling the leaves of columbine, its foliage is finely dissected, giving it a fern-like appearance. Thriving in damp, woodland environments, its robust stature allows it to reach sunlit spaces, enhancing its vitality and bloom.