Thalictrum 'Cotton Ball' PPAF CPBRAF

Common Name: Meadow Rue

If you loved the height and texture of 'Cotton Candy', this companion to the sturdy Meadow Rue swaps lavender pink flowers for clear white ones. 'Cotton Ball' creates a dense pillar of finely textured foliage and flowers, perfect for adding height to narrow spaces. Dark stems add contrast to wispy sprays of white flowers. The tall stems and long-lasting flowers make this selection excellent as a cut flower. Meadow Rue are not commonly bothered by browsing deer and rabbits.

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20ct Plug Tray

72ct Plug Tray

Height:

38.0-42.0 Inches

Spread:

18.0-24.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

White Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer Midsummer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies Bee Friendly

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Cottage Eclectic Prairie

Other Features:

Border Plant Cut Flower Easy To Grow

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Best in average, well-drained soils. Does well in full sun but prefers dappled shade. Meadow Rue are not commonly bothered by browsing deer and rabbits.

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20ct

Container:

1 Gallon Pot

When to Plant:

Late Winter to Early Spring

Finish:

8 weeks

72ct

Container:

Trade 1 Gallon Container

When to Plant:

Late Summer to Early Fall

Finish:

8-10 weeks

Soil PH:

6.0-6.8

EC (What is EC?):

1.5-2.0

Fertility:

Benefits from Iron and other additional nutrient applications for healthy foliage

Vernalization:

Vernalization is recommended and results in fuller plant with more flowers.

Pests & Diseases:

Subject to Thrips, Spider mites, aphids in the new growth. Scout regularly and treat as needed.

Potting & Timing:

Recommend planting in fall or early spring

Moisture:

Moderate

Planting Level:

Top of the plug with soil line

PGRs/Pinching:

PGRs can be used once roots are established to control height and shape

Lighting:

Shade or part shade growing environment

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Characteristics

Height:

38.0-42.0 Inches

Spread:

18.0-24.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

White Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer Midsummer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies Bee Friendly

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Cottage Eclectic Prairie

Other Features:

Border Plant Cut Flower Easy To Grow

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Thalictrum

Download .PDF

20ct

Container:

1 Gallon Pot

When to Plant:

Late Winter to Early Spring

Finish:

8 weeks

72ct

Container:

Trade 1 Gallon Container

When to Plant:

Late Summer to Early Fall

Finish:

8-10 weeks

Soil PH:

6.0-6.8

EC (What is EC?):

1.5-2.0

Fertility:

Benefits from Iron and other additional nutrient applications for healthy foliage

Vernalization:

Vernalization is recommended and results in fuller plant with more flowers.

Pests & Diseases:

Subject to Thrips, Spider mites, aphids in the new growth. Scout regularly and treat as needed.

Potting & Timing:

Recommend planting in fall or early spring

Moisture:

Moderate

Planting Level:

Top of the plug with soil line

PGRs/Pinching:

PGRs can be used once roots are established to control height and shape

Lighting:

Shade or part shade growing environment

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