French Meadow-rue, Columbine Meadow-rue, Greater Meadow-rue 'Sparkler'

Thalictrumaquilegiifolium

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Thalictrum (tha-LIK-trum)
Species
aquilegiifolium (ak-wil-egg-ee-FOH-lee-um)
Synonym
Thalictrum aquilegifolium
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Elgin, Illinois

Grayslake, Illinois

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Elgin, IL (Zone 5a) | May 2015 | positive

If in full sun, it should be watered at the beginning of the season and regularly to help it persist. In semishade it is almost carefree....Read More

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