Thalictrum dasycarpum (Tall meadow rue) 6-pack
Thalictrum dasycarpum, commonly known as Meadow Rue, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). It is native to North America and can be found in moist prairies, meadows, and along stream banks from the eastern part of the United States to the Great Plains.
Meadow Rue typically grows 2 to 8 feet tall and has a bushy, clump-forming habit. It has finely divided, bluish-green foliage that resembles that of a fern. The plant produces airy, delicate-looking panicles of small, greenish-white flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer. The flowers are followed by attractive, fluffy seed heads that persist into the fall.
Thalictrum dasycarpum is an excellent plant for naturalizing in a garden or landscape, and it is highly attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It is also easy to grow and prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. The plant is deer-resistant and can be used in borders, wildflower meadows, or as a specimen plant.
Native Range:
Tall meadow rue has a fairly wide distribution. Its range extends from Washington state on the far Western edge, to Texas as the southern edge, and up to New York on the Northeastern edge. In minnesota, Tall meadow rue can be found in nearly all regions of the state.
Standard Plant Information:
Plant Height: 2' - 8'
Bloom Time: June - July
Preferred Habitat: Does well in part shade to full sun in moist soil. Often found in woodland edges, thickets, meadows, fens, shorelines, and wet ditches.