Thalictrum kiusianum: Dwarf Meadow Rue for Troughs and Shady Rock Gardens

Dwarf Meadow Rue (Thalictrum kiusianum) forms a 6-inch-high mat of dainty ferny foliage, perfect for a trough or lightly shaded nook in a rock garden. In early summer, a profusion of lavender blossoms appears just above the leaves. Can be grown in an alpine house or shady rock garden.

Growing Conditions

Moist, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Late to emerge in mid-to-late spring. Propagate by sowing seed in cold frame when fresh, or divide as new growth appears in spring. Watch for powdery mildew, rust, white smut, leaf spots, slugs.

Key Features at a Glance

• Height: 6–12 in.
• Spread: 6–12 in.
• Growth Habit: Spreading, Moderate
• Light: Part Shade to Full Shade
• Moisture: Medium to Wet
• Maintenance: Low
• Characteristics: Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage
• Bloom Time: Early Summer
• Flower Color: Pink
• Uses: Containers, Ground Cover, Naturalizing, Waterside, Rock Garden, Shade, Woodland Garden
• Type: Perennials