Meadow rue (Thalictrum aquilegifolium) is a columbine cousin, sharing the same rounded, indented, sometimes ruffled (or even variegated) leaves but with sprays of fluffy flowers.
February 25, 2024
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Tough as nails, 'delicate' plants deliver prolific beauty
Sometimes the most fragile-looking, airy plant is the toughest of all. If you have places that need softening — or just love the look of lacy, delicate foliage and flowers — these two are great choices, but they are only the tip of the iceberg. I've compiled a list of perennials that are truly fragile-looking in flower, leaf, and stem.