Thalictrum rochebruneanum
lavender mist meadow rue
An upright, clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial to about 90cm with highly divided leaves composed of many small leaflets. Loose sprays of small, lavender-pink or white flowers with hanging, yellow stamens are produced in summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink White Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Contact with foliage may irritate the skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Thalictrum can be rhizomatous or tuberous perennials with ternately or pinnately divided, often attractive foliage, and panicles or racemes of small flowers with showy stamens and sometimes large colourful petal-like sepals
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Japan, Korea
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. May need staking. See staking perennials for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe or in early spring. Propagate by division in spring as new growth begins
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Cut down stems once flowering is over
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry conditions
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