Family: Ranunculaceae
(ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) Genus: Thalictrum (tha-LIK-trum) Species: aquilegifolium (ak-wil-egg-ee-FOH-lee-um) Synonym:Thalictrum aquilegiifolium
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Category PerennialsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage HerbaceousFoliage Color Blue-GreenHeight 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Spacing 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Where to Grow Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zoneCan be grown as an annual Danger All parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color Rose/MauveBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringOther details May be a noxious weed or invasiveSoil pH requirements 5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; direct sow outdoors in fallSelf-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |