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Filipendula rubra

Filipendula rubra
(queen-of-the-prairie)
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Category: Herbaceous Plants

Photo Credits: Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Height: 48 – 72 inches


Spread:  36 inches


Location: Bottom


Native Status: IA


Comments & Cautions:
consistently moist soils keep foliage looking good; staking usually not needed


Recommended For:

  • Bioretention and Rain Gardens

This plant prefers that the level of moisture in your soil be: Wet or Medium

This plant prefers Loam or Clay soil.

The plant DOES NOT have a salt tolerance.


Bloom and Interest Season:

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec

Plant Form

rounded, flowering stems are upright and slightly arching, seeds to form colonies

Foliage

compound, divided, deep green; medium texture

Flowers

small, pink fragrant; in large terminal plumes; May-June

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