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Filipendula ulmaria 'Aurea'

Also Known As

Meadowsweet
Queen of the Meadows

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Filipendula ulmaria 'Aurea' plant details

Filipendula ulmaria 'Aurea' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with chartreuse and gold foliage. In summer cream and white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Filipendula ulmaria 'Aurea'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse and gold
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in summer
Uses: clumping, glowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Filipendula ulmaria 'Aurea'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?A strikingly colorful feature, particularly in semi-shade? (Jelitto), the finely cut foliage of this 2 footer is a vivid golden-yellow... a lovely foliage plant. S-PSh/M-W

By: Forestfarm

A nice gold leafed form that we got from Heronswood back in 1998, we finally have enough divisions to offer it, it has been slow. ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Zone 3-8 Bright gold foliage. 45" bloom scape with creamy white flowers in late summer. Not particular about soil, but likes a moist, well drained location in light shade.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Fluffy white flowers on 2-3' stems in June and July, but the reason to choose this cultivar is the glowing chartreuse basal foliage. Meadowsweet, as it is commonly known, prefers a moisture retentive soil. Cut back after bloom for a new flush of foliage.

By: Avant Gardens

Interesting rose relation with bright chartreuse foliage and plumes of creamy flowers from June through August. An herbaceous perennial that forms a clump to about 2 ft wide and high, dying back in the fall and returning in the spring. Best with at least afternoon shade or dappled shade in rich, well-drained soil with some summer water. Easy, tough and frost hardy to -40F, USDA zone 3.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gotta love the vibrant golden yellow foliage on this one. The foliage is most brilliant early slowly aging to a sweet lime green. The heads of small creamy flowers are quite lovely in combination. Bright shade or morning sun seems to suit this nicely. Likes it moist and rich but tolerates less.

By: Far Reaches Farm

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Gardening facts about Filipendula ulmaria 'Aurea' plant

How to Grow Filipendula ulmaria 'Aurea'

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich

Features

Foliage Color
- gold
- chartreuse
Flower Color
- white
- cream
Wildlife
- butterflies
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'

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