Filipendula Species, Dropwort, Meadowsweet

Filipendulavulgaris

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Filipendula (fil-ih-PEN-dyoo-luh)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Filipendula filipendula
Filipendula hexapetala
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Craig, Colorado

Chicago, Illinois

Evanston, Illinois

Lombard, Illinois

Elkton, Maryland

Spencer, Massachusetts

Swansea, Massachusetts

Uxbridge, Massachusetts

Grand Marais, Michigan

Manchester, Michigan

Pinconning, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Liberty, Missouri

Jamesburg, New Jersey

Buffalo, New York

Trumansburg, New York

Belfield, North Dakota

Freeland, Washington

Kennewick, Washington

Spokane, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

Bayfield, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
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negative
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Liberty, MO | April 2006 | positive

I have had great luck with this plant. It doesn't seem to spread very quickly and I haven't planted more, yet. In building my research...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2004 | neutral

Rosette forming European perennial favoring dry alkaline soil. Leaves are finely cut; fern-like in appearance. Tiny white flowers appear ...Read More

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | March 2001 | neutral

Beautiful fine-textured glossy green foliage forms a mat; creamy white flowers appear from early to mid-summer. Unlike other Filipendulas...Read More

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