Filipendula
hexapetala
Flore Plena
Double flowering Meadowsweet, Queen Of The Meadow (Or Prairie)
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Type:
Perennials
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Height:
Medium 2-3' (Plant 16" apart)
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Bloom Time:
Late Spring to Summer
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Sun-Shade:
Full Sun to Mostly Shady
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Zones:
3-10
Find Your Zone
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Soil Condition:
Normal, Clay
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Flower Color / Accent:
White /
White
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Elegantly divided deep green ferny leaves provide the base for the creamy-white double blossoms borne on graceful feathery plumes. Filipendula likes a moist soil but Flore Plena will tolerate quite a bit of dryness.
Features to Note:
- OK in containers - see FAQ for overwintering
- Wet Site tolerant
- Blooms for 4 weeks or more
- Deer Resistant
- Attracts Butterflies
- For a sunny spot
- For a shady spot
General Information:
Filipendula are consistent performers, interesting in both leaf and flower. It begins blooming in June and flowers over a long period. Good cut flower.
Plant Care:
Prefer morning sun and afternoon shade in a moist location. Cut back dead tops in fall or leave for spring. Remove spent flower stems to prevent self sowing. Divide in spring or fall as often as needed.
