Quick answer: King of the meadow (Thalictrum pubescens) is native to 21 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory 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 | Moist |
| Soil | Acidic pH soils |
| Bloom | Bloom Jun-Aug |
| Height | Up to 10 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Attracts butterflies and bees, conspicuous flowers |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 16 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about King of the meadow
Where is King of the meadow native?
King of the meadow (Thalictrum pubescens) is native to 21 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does King of the meadow bloom?
King of the meadow blooms Jun-Aug. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does King of the meadow need?
Light: Part Shade. Water: Moist. Soil: Acidic pH soils. Mature height: Up to 10 ft tall.
Is King of the meadow good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts butterflies and bees, conspicuous flowers.
Is King of the meadow deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
King of the meadow is tolerates shade.
Where can I buy King of the meadow?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 16 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Thalictrum pubescens by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with King of the meadow.
- Sweet-fern Comptonia peregrina
- Steeplebush Spiraea tomentosa
- Swamp rose Rosa palustris
- Heartleaf foamflower Tiarella cordifolia
- Virginia springbeauty Claytonia virginica
- Fire pink Silene virginica
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