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Black Stockings Meadow Rue
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Black Stockings'
Meadow Rue
In stock · from $14.99
Clouds of purple flowers rise over 4 feet high on dramatic black stems above bright green foliage during the peak of summer. Prefers dappled shade and moist but not soggy soils. Attractive to pollinators but resist pests like deer and rabbits.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-06.
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Rabbit resistant.
- Tolerates shade.
- Low maintenance.
Quick answers
How big does Black Stockings Meadow Rue get?
About 36"+ tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Black Stockings Meadow Rue need?
Part Sun (3-6 hours).
How much water does Black Stockings Meadow Rue need?
Moderate water use.
Will Black Stockings Meadow Rue grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Black Stockings Meadow Rue deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Black Stockings Meadow Rue in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Black Stockings Meadow Rue wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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