Meadowrue

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Young Flower Garden

Source of plant

Digging Dog Nursery

Description

Discovered as a garden seedling between T. elegans and T. delavayi by French Heuchera breeder, Thierry Delabroye, this towering floriferous Meadow Rue is indeed splendid. Heaven bound and steadfast, 9 ft. tall, crimson tinted stalks, clothed with lacy grayish green fernlike foliage, have a willowy architectural appeal. Myriad lavender-pink flowers, centered by cream-colored stamens, compose a massive, yet sprightly pastel cloud, which envelopes the entire upper 3 ft. of each impressive plant nearly all summer long. Blooms late June–September. 5'–9' high x 2' wide.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5