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Filipendula purpurea

Also Known As

  • Japanese Purple Meadowsweet

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

Filipendula purpurea plant details

Filipendula purpurea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Filipendula purpurea

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Filipendula purpurea

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer

Gardening facts about Filipendula purpurea plant

How to Grow Filipendula purpurea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • 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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aka Meadowsweet, Queen of the Meadows

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 12"-24"

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Perennial, Aquatic

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 4'-8'

Width: 3'-4'

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 8"-15"

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 18"-24"

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