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Thalictrum thalictroides (meadow-rue)
Looking for a little spring magic? Meadow rue is one of our most beloved ephemeral treasures, bringing a delicate, fairy-tale vibe to the early-season woodland floor.
This dainty native features whorls of rounded, three-lobed leaves that look just like Meadow Rue, topped by ethereal white to pale pink flowers that seem to float in the shade. It’s a tough little survivor that handles dry summer dormancy like a pro, making it a fantastic companion for later-emerging ferns.
Pollinators like small sweat bees and syrphid flies will thank you for the early-season nectar boost while everything else is still waking up.
photo by Fritzflohrreynolds
Thalictrum thalictroides (meadow-rue)
type: perennial sun needs: part shade to shade
water needs: average soil height: 4-8" plant spacing: 2/sq ft bloom time: April, May, June bloom color: white, may have pink tinge
Deer resistant (please note that does not mean deer proof). Can grow in a container
