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Thalictrum aquilegifolium

Columbine Meadow Rue

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

2-3 feet tall, a foot wide. Bluish green foliage with rosy lilac whispy flower heads hovering above the foliage.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Lavender

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.