Overview
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Black Stockings' is a clump forming perennial in the genus Thalictrum, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1.0 m tall. Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Black Stockings' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds and cut flowers.
About
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. It is known by the common names Siberian columbine meadow-rue, columbine meadow-rue, French meadow-rue, and greater meadow-rue.
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About the genus
Thalictrum is a genus of 120–200 species of herbaceous perennial flowering plants in the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae, native mostly to temperate regions. Meadow-rue is a common name for plants in this genus.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Thalictrum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Black Stockings' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1.0 m
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Black Stockings'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Slugs
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Black Stockings'?
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Black Stockings' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Black Stockings' need?
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Black Stockings' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Black Stockings' grow?
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Black Stockings' reaches a height of 1.0 m.
Is Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Black Stockings' hardy in the UK?
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Black Stockings' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Black Stockings'?
Seed, Division.
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More in the Thalictrum genus
- Thalictrummeadow rue
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- Thalictrum aquilegifolium 'Atropurpureum'Purple Meadow-rue
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- Thalictrum delavayi 'Hewitt's Double'Chinese Meadow-rue
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