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Genus: Thalictrum Species: aquilegifolium Common Name: Meadow Rue Family: Ranunculaceae Order: Ranunculales Native: Europe and Asia Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 2 to 3 feet Width: 2 to 3 feet Flowering Season: Spring to Summer Flower Color: Pink-purple Propagation: Seed and division Zone: 5-8 Note: This plant has showy flowers, and is suitable for wild flower gardens, meadows and perennial borders. Meadow Rue does not have any serious pest problems and dislikes humid and hot areas. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil.