General Culture:
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, rich, humusy soil and dappled sun. Intolerant of hot and humid conditions.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
A dense, clump-forming meadow rue growing 3-5' tall. Features lacy, fine-textured, medium green, compound foliage (superficially resembling columbine or maidenhair fern) and terminal, wiry-branched sprays (panicles) of tiny, purplish-white flowers which appear in early summer (late May-July). Individual flowers are not particularly striking, but mass effect of bloom can be quite showy. Stems are often purple. Mostly dioecious (male and female flowers on separate plants). Male flowers have showy yellow stamens. Variations of this species are native to Missouri.
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems. Powdery mildew and rust are only occasional problems. Taller plants may need staking or other support.
Uses:
This tall plant with an early summer bloom provides color and contrast to the perennial border, wildflower garden, meadow or naturalized area. Good background plant.
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