Thalictrum filamentosum var. tenereum 'Heronswood Form'

Meadow Rue

Plant Type:

SHADE PERENNIALS

Thalictrum filamentosum var. tenereum 'Heronswood Form' - 'Heronswood Form' displays broad, frothy terminal pure white flowers en mass in long-blooming soft clouds. Flowers reign supreme in late spring and early summer. This lovely, delicate Meadow Rue was selected by none other than Dan Hinkley for its distinctly dwarf habit. Leaves are very pretty and not unlike delicate columbine foliage in look. 'Heronswood Form' will draw bees and butterflies. It's a charmer in openly to mostly shaded sites planted in fertile, draining soil. Established pot grown division.


Height:

12-24 in

Spread:

12 in

Colors:

White

Characteristics and Attributes for Thalictrum filamentosum var. tenereum 'Heronswood Form'

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Late Spring / Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / into Autumn

Nature Attraction

  • Deer Resistant
  • Honey Bees & Native Bees

Light

  • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
  • Dappled Shade

Attributes

  • Cottage Garden
  • Border
  • Filler
  • Natural Garden
  • Woodland

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Medium

Soil

  • Draining
  • Fertile

Origins

  • Japan

Propagated By

  • Division