Product Description
Thalictrum 'Splendide'Common name: Meadow Rue.
Zone 3 to 8.
Full sun to part shade.
Plants reach 4 to 6 feet tall and 2 feet wide.
Growth rate: Moderate.
'Splendide' forms a lacy mass of green foliage with tall, burgundy stalks bearing clouds of lavender mauve flowers with cream stamens. It typically blooms from mid through late summer. Both foliage and flowers alike are wonderful in fresh cut bouquets; a nice alternative to baby's breath.
Thalictrum prefers dappled shade, though it will grow in full sun in northern regions with adequate water. For best results, plant in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. The open, airy habit of this perennial allows you to plant it closer to the front of the border with darker colors behind for an interesting see-through effect. Do not disturb it once it is established. It will live for many, many years without the need for division.
Meadow Rue is a lovely delicate architectural element for the sunny, moist border or woodland garden. Staking will likely be required if vertical habit is desired, but it can be left to lean against taller neighboring plants.
Attributes: Border plants, Cut flower or foliage, Mass Planting, Specimen or focal point. Deer resistant. Use in the middle or rear of a flower garden to create a background for large flowers or bold foliage.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!