Meadow Rue Cotton Candy

Meadow Rue ‘Cotton Candy’ brings a romantic, airy presence to shaded borders with enormous clouds of soft pink, powder-puff blooms that float above blue-green, columbine-like foliage each summer. Growing 3–5 feet tall with a graceful upright habit, it adds rare vertical interest to part-shade and full-shade plantings without any heaviness or coarseness. Naturally deer resistant and undemanding once established, it thrives with moderate moisture and rewards minimal attention with a spectacular summer display. Butterflies seek out the fluffy flower clusters, making it as valuable for wildlife as it is for aesthetics. Pair it with hostas, astilbes, and ferns for a layered, lush shade garden that feels effortlessly curated.