This plant may be a native volunteer or it may be a carefully planted specimen near the edge of a rock garden path. (The plastic marker doesn't identify the plant. We marked the plant so we wouldn't overlook or forget it.) Any insights?
Wow, tip. My first thought was, "No, meadow rues are tall and gangly." But clearly I have led a sheltered life. A web search shows that this is a really varied genus. The plant could well be something like a Thalictrum kiusianum, which seems to be a favorite of rock gardeners. Thanks for the tip, tip. If anyone can verify the species, I'd be grateful.
I have checked out the natives on the page tipularia provided and ruled them all out. Our garden was created by a fellow who enjoyed collecting and experimenting. He tried growing plants from all over. For example, about a foot away from the little plant pictured is a rather healthy spread of Vancouveria. It's a wildflower Karin probably sees all the time in BC forests, but you don't often find it in Virginia gardens. The flowers on this Thalictrum actually are pinkish, but the camera flash washed out the color. Thanks again for the info. Further thoughts are welcome.
Oops, ignore this... I posted something, realized it was incorrect but I guess I can't get away with deleting the message entirely.
