Photo by Prairie Nursery
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Filipendula rubra
Also Known As
- Meadowsweet
- Queen of the Prairie
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 4'
planting zones
- 3a-8b
Filipendula rubra plant details
Filipendula rubra is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Filipendula rubra
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: rosaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: easy-to-grow, fragrant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Filipendula rubra
- USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: acidic and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Prairie Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Filipendula rubra
By: Friends School Plant Sale by Pat T
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
View Original Photo
Gardening facts about Filipendula rubra plant
How to Grow Filipendula rubra
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Filipendula for your garden
aka Filipendula ulmaria 'Plena', Double-Flowered Meadowsweet
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Meadowsweet, Queen of the Meadows
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 12"-24"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Fuji Haze Meadowsweet
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 8"-15"
- mostly shade
- regular
aka Filipendula rubra 'Venusta Magnifica', Martha Washington's Plume, Venusta Magnifica Meadowsweet, Venusta Magnifica Queen of the Prairie, Venusta Meadowsweet
Plant Type
Perennial, Aquatic
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 4'-8'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
- standing water - regular
aka Variegata Meadowsweet
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 18"-24"
- sun
- regular
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals© 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved