Thalictrum, Meadow Rue 'Elin'

Thalictrum

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Thalictrum (tha-LIK-trum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 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)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Roslindale, Massachusetts

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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(Zone 6b) | February 2016 | positive

Elin is a wonderful and very tall Thalictrum hybrid. It has a fine coloration and grows well in my garden under a tree. Last year it did ...Read More

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ROSLINDALE, MA | February 2014 | neutral

A robust hybrid between Thalictrum flavum var. glaucum and Thalictrum rochebrunianum.

This was a disappointment for me. It...Read More

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