Thalictrum aquilegifolium 'Black Stockings'
Thalictrum aquilegifolium 'Black Stockings'
Meadow Rue
Showy lavender-pink flowers top luxurious black stems and bright green leaves. Tall and beautiful for back of the partly shaded border. An excellent airy cutflower as well! Can be grown in sun or shade, but the soil must not be allowed to dry out. (Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer 3-4' tall x 2' wide Sun Part Shade 
Hardiness Zone:5,6,7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to -20° to -10°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial Insects
Attracts Butterflies Attracts ButterfliesAttracts Hummingbirds Attracts Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantGood for Cut Flowers Good for Cut Flowers
Tolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil