Meadowsweet, Queen of the Meadow 'Aurea'

Filipendulaulmaria

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Filipendula (fil-ih-PEN-dyoo-luh)
Species
ulmaria (ul-MAR-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 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
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Northfield, Minnesota

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Lexington, Virginia

Rosalia, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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ROSLINDALE, MA | October 2014 | neutral

This perennial is mainly grown for its golden foliage. The flowers are ornamentally insignificant, and flower stalks are best cut off bef...Read More

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Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) | February 2008 | positive

This plant keep its golden color all growing season long but have a habit of seedlings - the seedlings comes up at a low to moderate rate...Read More

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