THALICTRUM 'Black Stockings'
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THALICTRUM 'Black Stockings'
Commonly known as Meadow rue
Purple flowers on dark stems
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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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
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetLavender-purple -
BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
80cm (32in) -
HerbaceousTall perennial with columbine-like leaves. Flowers consist of fine strands giving a hazy effect.
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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 soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Bee friendly
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
80cm (32in)
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