Go Back Queen of the Prairie

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:59 PM
Filipendula rubra
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    A very tall, upright, clump-forming perennial that typically grows 6-8' tall and features Astilbe-like, 6-9" wide panicles of tiny, fragrant, pale pink flowers in early to mid summer. Deeply cut bright green leaves are fragrant. A good foliage plant that is valued for both its leaves and its flowers.

    Currently not available for online purchase.

    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Easily grown in average, medium to wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers consistently moist, fertile, humusy soils. Intolerant of drought. Appreciates part shade in hot climates. Foliage may scorch in full sun if soils are allowed to dry out. Propagate by dividing clumps in spring. Freely self-seeds and can form large colonies in optimum growing conditions. Flower panicles are best left in place after bloom since deadheading does not extend bloom period. With sufficient moisture, foliage may remain attractive throughout the growing season. If foliage depreciates in summer, cut back hard to promote new growth.

    Flower Color

    Pale Pink

    Foliage Color

    Bright green

    Plant Spread

    3 - 4 ft.

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    6-8 ft.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-8

    Soil Moisture

    Medium to wet soils

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Has showy flowers, Will naturalize, Fragrant flowers and foliage

    Bloom Time

    June to August

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun to shade

    Growth Rate

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