Thalictrum kiusianum

(DWARF MEADOW RUE) This little Rue forms a 4-6 tall mat of foliage that spreads by rhizomes 12-18 or more, leaves often with a bronzy hue; fluffy lavender flowers float over the foliage June August. Takes sun with constant moisture; growth is less vigorous in full shade, best in organic soils with moderate moisture, needs well drained soils in shade. May self seed. Deer and rabbit resistant.