Also known as Meadow Rue,  Thalictrum ' Black Stockings' is a tall herbaceous perennial with attractive feathery foliage & contrasting violet-black stems. In June & July hundreds of delicate,  spidery mauve flowers appear which create a violet haze of colour. Favouring moist soils & part shade,  Thalictrum thrives in woodland gardens & difficult shady spots. It is also equally at home in herbaceous borders where it adds height & attracts bees. 
 Height: 200cm (79). Spread: 75cm (30).                                             
