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Filipendula ulmaria

Also Known As

  • Meadowsweet

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'-6'
  • W: 12"-36"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Filipendula ulmaria plant details

Filipendula ulmaria is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Filipendula ulmaria

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Filipendula ulmaria

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Filipendula ulmaria plant

How to Grow Filipendula ulmaria

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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aka Meadowsweet, Queen of the Prairie

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-8b

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 4'

  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
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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
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Plant Type

Perennial, Aquatic

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 4'-8'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • standing water - regular
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aka Fuji Haze Meadowsweet

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 8"-15"

  • mostly shade
  • regular
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aka Variegata Meadowsweet

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 18"-24"

  • sun
  • regular
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