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Filipendula purpurea 'Alba'

Also Known As

  • Alba Meadowsweet

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

Filipendula purpurea 'Alba' plant details

Filipendula purpurea 'Alba' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Filipendula purpurea 'Alba'

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Filipendula purpurea 'Alba'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

With its fragrant, mollifyingly white flowers ; large attractive foliage, this 2-3 footer is a "superior perennial for the back of the border" (Clausen).SUN/Med-W

Gardening facts about Filipendula purpurea 'Alba' plant

How to Grow Filipendula purpurea 'Alba'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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