Perennial flower
Columbine Meadow Rue plant profile
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium
A perennial flower for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Columbine Meadow Rue
Sow columbine meadow rue seed in soil in fall when it is fresh, and divide plants as new growth appears in spring (NC State). It is intolerant of hot, humid deep-South summers and benefits from afternoon shade in hot regions.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Columbine Meadow Rue in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- 6 to 8
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 12 to 36 in apart
- Hardiness
- Zones 5a to 8bFind my hardiness zone
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Thalictrum aquilegiifolium (Columbine Meadowrue)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.