Meadowsweet - Filipendula rubra
Meadowsweet - Filipendula rubra
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Common Name: Queen of the Prairie
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Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
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Height: 3-6 feet
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Spread: 3-4 feet
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Sun/Shade Requirements: Full sun to part sun, will tolerate part shade
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Water Requirements: Prefers medium to wet conditions
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Soil Requirements: Tolerates clay soil but prefers rich organic well drained soil
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Growth Habit: Very tall upright and clump forming
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Bloom Time: June to August
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Bloom Color: Pink
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Bloom Form: Large upright panicles of tiny blooms
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Foliage: Fine fernlike foliage, deeply cut bright green
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Fragrance: Flowers and foliage are both fragrant
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Pest and Disease Resistance: Deer resistant. Occasionally bothered b powdery mildew or rust.
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Fertilize: Fertilize in late spring before flowering begins.
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Maintenance: Very low maintenance
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Other: Attracts butterflies and moths but provides no nectar. Can spread aggressively
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Hardiness: Zones 3 -8