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    Thalictrum kiusianum

    Also Known As

    • Dwarf Meadow Rue
    • KYOSHU MEADOW RUE
    • Meadow Rue

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 8"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-8b

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    Thalictrum kiusianum plant details

    Thalictrum kiusianum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Thalictrum kiusianum

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: ranunculaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 8 IN tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, edging plant, long-blooming, rock garden, self-sowing, showy, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Thalictrum kiusianum

    USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    (DWARF MEADOW RUE) This little Rue forms a 4-6” tall mat of foliage that spreads by rhizomes 12-18” or more, leaves often with a bronzy hue; fluffy lavender flowers float over the foliage June August. Takes sun with constant moisture; growth is less vigorous in full shade, best in organic soils with moderate moisture, needs well drained soils in shade. May self seed. Deer and rabbit resistant.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Low-growing to about 8 inches with small and handsome toothed leaves, and light, lavender-pink flower spritzes; this species makes a sweet ground cover. Minimum temperature: -10 °F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Covered with clusters of half-inch mauve-pink puff ball flowers, all stamens, above mats of dark green foliage. Great for rock gardens, troughs and the front of a border.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Gardening facts about Thalictrum kiusianum plant

    How to Grow Thalictrum kiusianum

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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