Black Stockings Meadow Rue
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Black Stockings'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Black Stockings Meadow Rue highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Growth RateFast, Medium
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Flirtatious and elegant, the Black Stockings Meadow Rue (Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Black Stockings') will bring fancy finery to your garden's back borders! Think of a Columbine and then make it bigger and bolder in every way and you get the Meadow Rue!
Dainty pinkish-purple fairy bells soar up to 6 feet high on slender jet-black stems, giving Black Stockings its name! Floating high above a clump of elegantly lacy green leaves that spread politely just 18-24 inches wide.
Flowering in the summer months, these airy flower clusters bring in the bees and butterflies and you may even enjoy seeing a curious hummingbird stop by! Snip the many stems for your bouquets indoors too!
Meadow Rue grows fairly quickly throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 9, and received awards and accolades from the Royal Horticultural Society. Pest and disease-free, rabbits and deer will rarely be a problem with these widely underused perennials!
Landscape Application:
Black Stockings Meadow Rue is a tall specimen when in flower! A graceful back-of-the-border focal point and pretty punctuation mark in your sun to shaded mixed perennial gardens, Cottage gardens, and the English Cut Flower border. Large planters gain a filler and thriller, as the ferny foliage and airy blooms shine each year! Plant in your Rose Gardens, or among mixed shrub borders for a pleasant pop of color each summer.
Meadow Rue is a must-have for Pollinator gardens and wildflower borders where it frolics as a gorgeous foliage plant when not in flower! Ideal for woodland gardens because of Meadow Rue's tolerance for some shade, you can plant these perennials in out-of-the-way locations without worrying the deer will mow them down.
- Pinkish Purple Bell-Shaped Flowers Held In Tall Airy Clusters
- Lacy Bright Green Foliage Mounds
- Enticing Black Stems Contrast Against The Leaves & Blooms
- Pollinator-Friendly & Gorgeous Cut Flowers!
- Back-Of-The-Border Focal Points, Specimens, Summer Color & Large Planter Accents
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Thalictrum is easy to grow, and these meadow wildflowers just need full sun in cooler climates and a touch of shade in warmer growing zones. Plant these perennials in about any kind of well-drained soil that is well enriched with organic matter. Provide regular moisture access for new plants, and keep the soil moderately moist at all times for best results. A 3-4 inch deep layer of arborist mulch will help keep soil moisture consistent and enrich the soil.
Deadhead after the flowers fade to tidy up the foliage mounds, and in the fall after frost has killed the tops back, prune these perennials back and heap a 3-4 inch deep layer of compost and/or mulch around their crowns for winter protection, especially in cooler growing zones.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Rich Well-Drained Soil
- Regular Yet Moderate Moisture Access
- Deadhead After Bloom Fades & Prune Back Late Fall
- Deer & Rabbit Resistant
Light and airy, yet fun and flirty, Black Stockings Meadow Rue brings your garden the height without taking up all the space! Add this fun little number to your landscape when you order now at NatureHills.com!
