Erika1's Garden
Giant Meadow-rue
Genus: Thalictrum.
Species: Thalictrum rochebruneanum.
Meadow-rue has bluetiful, lacy foliage a little bit like a Columbine or Maidenhair Fern in effect. This species produces rather tall clumps, with deep purple stems that bear big clusters of bright lavender-mauve flowers in mid-summer. Makes an unusual cut flower. Terrific in the woodland garden, or a moist sunny border.
