Giant Meadow-Rue Flowering
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Giant Meadow-Rue

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  • Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 4 - 6 Feet
  • Mature Spread 2 - 3 Feet
  • Growing Zones 4 - 8

Giant Meadow Rue is excellent for adding a touch of the wild to your cottage garden or naturalized area. This Japanese native quickly settles into the background and produces delicate froths of flowers atop graceful flower stems for almost the whole summer. Pollinators such as hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees will flock to Thalictrum rochebrunianum, making this perennial valuable to include near a kitchen garden to boost the production of fruits and vegetables. 

Giant Meadow Rue is excellent planted in large groups, but is also captivating as a single specimen. Place Meadow Rue in the center of a mixed seasonal planting to add height and delicate movement in the breeze. Additional staking may be required to support the masses of flower heads. However, planting shorter perennials around the base of the plants may provide the needed support without detracting from the natural beauty of the plant. Deer do not often browse on Thalictrum, preferring more juicy-leafed plants. Slugs may be a problem, especially for new tender growth in the spring.

Giant Meadow Rue Care

Meadow Rue will need well-draining soil that is also rich and moist. Although Giant Meadow Rue is hardy in USDA zones 4-8, it does not like heat and humidity and prefers a shadier spot in areas with hot summers. Mulch the root zone well with arborist wood chips or 2-3 inches of organic compost to help cool the soil and retain moisture. Grow Meadow Rue in slightly damper areas, like near bogs or on the edges of a rain garden, to provide moist conditions during the summer months. Ensure that the soil does not stay waterlogged during the winter when the chance for root rot is higher.

Herbaceous perennials need little pruning during the growing season. Regular deadheading will encourage more blooms later in the summer. Seasonal clean-up of the spent top growth in spring, not fall, is recommended. Leaving the seedheads and foliage over the winter provides food and shelter for local wildlife.

Giant Meadow Rue Spacing

Giant Meadow Rue, as its name implies, is the largest variety of Thalictrum. The mature height is 4-6 feet in bloom with a spread of 2-3 feet. Space each plant 2 feet apart on the center when planting in multiples.

Giant Meadow-Rue Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
Plant Type: Perennial
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 4 - 6 Feet
Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet
Spacing: 2 - 3 Feet
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): Purple
Flower Description: Lavender
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer, Rabbit
Tolerates: N/A
Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Containers
Features: Attracts Pollinators
Brand:
Common Name: Giant Meadow-Rue
Other Name(s): Giant Meadow-Rue
Scientific Name: Thalictrum rochebrunianum

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2-3 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 3-4 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.