Filipendula

Queen of the Prairie / Meadowsweet

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Herbaceous perennials with compound leaves and airy white flower clusters; thrive in moist soil conditions.
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Plant Details

Common Name Queen of the Prairie / Meadowsweet
Family Rosaceae
Genus Filipendula
Origin Europe, Asia, North America
Blooming Summer, white to pink foam-like panicles
Leaf Color Blue-green to bright green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Moist, rich loam; tolerates wet conditions and clay soils well

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Watering

Keep consistently moist; does not tolerate drought or drying out

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for best blooms, partial shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply compost annually in spring before new growth emerges

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Pruning

Cut back stems after flowering to prevent self-seeding and tidy plant

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Slug

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 7 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-4° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2500 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
10 – 45
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 80%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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