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Japanese Meadowsweet 'Elegans'

Filipendulapurpurea

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Filipendula (fil-ih-PEN-dyoo-luh)

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Species

purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Webster, NY | June 2019 | positive

Love the fine texture and ease of maintenance. However, The white tail deer, for the 2nd year in a row have eaten back the plant along wi...Read More

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