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    THALICTRUM 'Black Stockings'
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    THALICTRUM 'Black Stockings'

    Commonly known as Meadow rue

     AWARD
    Purple flowers on dark stems
     
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    • Good to know
      Meadow rue. Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, powdery mildew in dry conditions
    • Place of origin
      Worldwide (except Australasia), mainly northern hemisphere
    • Deciduous
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
      Lavender-purple
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      80cm (32in)
    • Herbaceous
      Tall perennial with columbine-like leaves. Flowers consist of fine strands giving a hazy effect.
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
      Dappled shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      2m (6½ft)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Average Person
        80cm (32in)
       
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    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
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