Thalictrum 'Black Stockings'
Best vertical accent for gardeners seeking elegant, airy woodland-style borders.
This Meadow Rue cultivar boasts striking dark stems and airy lavender blooms, making it a standout in borders and woodland settings. It prefers partial shade and moist soil, offering deer resistance and a touch of elegance to the garden. While it can grow tall, its delicate flowers and ferny foliage provide a sophisticated, airy effect.
$20.00
Who it's for
- Homeowners living in areas with high deer and rabbit populations
- Gardeners seeking striking vertical focal points for borders
- Designers looking for airy, fine-textured foliage contrast
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in windy locations wanting low-maintenance, self-supporting plants
- Busy gardeners unable to provide consistent supplemental irrigation
- Impatient gardeners wanting immediate, full-sized landscape impact
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Ebony stems and lavender blooms create a sophisticated, high-contrast garden focal point.
Structural Versatility
Tall, slender habit works perfectly for back-of-border layering and woodland edges.
Maintenance Ease
Requires occasional staking to support its impressive, airy vertical growth.
Environmental Adaptability
Thrives in partial shade but demands consistent moisture in sunnier spots.
Foliage Quality
Fine, fern-like texture adds delicate movement and elegance to any landscape.
Hardiness Range
Reliable perennial performance across a broad spectrum of temperate climate zones.
Key Specs
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Exposure
Sun to Part Shade
Mature Height
48-58 inches
Spacing
18-24 inches
Ships as
1 PINT 28.86 CU IN.
Stems
Dark, almost ebony
Soil Type
Loamy
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Flower Color
Purple
Foliage Type
Deciduous
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