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Thalictrum honanense

Also Known As

  • Meadow Rue

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Thalictrum honanense plant details

Thalictrum honanense is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue, bronze, green, pink, purple and red foliage. In spring lavender and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thalictrum honanense

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, bronze, green, pink, purple and red
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in spring
Uses: spotted leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thalictrum honanense

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Super addition to the Meadow Rue palette, this newer introduction from China really packs some punch for a small plant. These are our own seed-grown plants and the leaves mesmerize with a marbling of gray, green and purple while the fluffy gentle lilac flowers on 12" stems further enchant.

Gardening facts about Thalictrum honanense plant

How to Grow Thalictrum honanense

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • pink
    • red
    • bronze
    • green
    • blue
    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Plant Type

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Zones

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