Thalictrum 'Black Stockings'
meadow rue
A recent introduction of popular meadow rue, this has lavender-purple flowers held high on striking, jet-black stems. Each...
9cm pot
£12.99
available to order from mid summer
3 × 9cm pots
£29.99
£38.97
available to order from mid summer
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Plant description
A recent introduction of popular meadow rue, this has lavender-purple flowers held high on striking, jet-black stems. Each small flower is made up of tiny strands, like downy thistles, giving the plant a hazy, fluffy effect. The foliage is pretty, too, scalloped and lacy looking. This willowy, tall perennial makes a striking feature towards the back of a partially shady border, or as a contrast to larger-leaved plants. It looks at home and happy as part of a cottage garden scheme, but it associates well with grasses, too.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Light shade
Rate of growth
Slow growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Thalictrum Black Stockings:
May need supporting with brushwood or garden canes. Divide congested plants as new growth begins in spring, although divisions may be slow to re-establish. In autumn cut back flower stems to the ground.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
