Thalictrum aquilegifolium 'Cotton Ball' #1 Meadow Rue

Photo and Description Credit: Walters Gardens

Available in April/May 2026

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.

Height:

38.0-42.0 Inches

Spread:

18.0-24.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4-8

Flower Color:

White Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

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