but never let the soil become completely dry

Flowers show best on a site with partial shade

Aged forest products

tempered stainless steel head for optimum strength and rust resistance

bearing stems of ball-shaped steel-blue flowers through the summer

Meadow Rue ‘Black Stockings’ (Thalictrum) Orchids but never let the soilMeadow rue has beautiful, lacy foliage a little bit like a Columbine or Maidenhair Fern in effect. This selection produces rather tall clumps, with near black stems that bear huge clusters of bright lavender magenta flowers in midsummer. Makes an unusual cut flower. Terrific in the woodland garden, or a moist sunny border. Stems may require staking. Clumps may be carefully divided in spring every 3 to 4 years if desired. Cut back to the ground in late