Nimbus™ Meadow Rue 'White'
Family: Ranunculaceae
(Ranunculus Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 5-9
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Height: 28 inches
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Spread: 16 inches
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Bloom Time: May to July
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Bloom: clouds of feathery white flowers on dark stems above
foliage; flowers mature to lavender-pink seed heads
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Light: full sun to part shade; prefers
dappled sun; best with afternoon shade in hot regions
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Soil: fertile, humusy, well-drained
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Moisture: keep the soil moist but make sure
it is well drained
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Use: perennial borders, wildflower
gardens, cottage gardens, meadows, containers; flowers attract butterflies and
pollinators
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Care: low maintenance; divide clumps in
spring or fall; breaks dormancy late so be patient for spring growth
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Concerns: no serious insect or disease
problems
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Native to: species native to Europe and
Central Asia
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Notes: compact form with multiple stems;
delicate, lacy, columbine-like green foliage stays attractive all season;
rabbit and deer resistant
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Supplier: Ebert's Greenhouse Village
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Naturalistic Garden H229
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