Quick answer: Purple meadow-rue (Thalictrum dasycarpum) is native to 7 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 16 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium, Moist to wet |
| Soil | Rich, sandy or calcareous loams |
| Bloom | Mar-Jul |
| Height | Up to 6 ft |
| Wildlife value | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
Toxicity
Some meadow-rue species contain thalictrine (a heart toxin); genus produces alkaloids
Buying it
Wild species
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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