Filipendula rubra

queen of the prairie

Family	Rosaceae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 3a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Spread	0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The herbaceous perennial Filipendula rubra (queen of the prairie) bears showy, pink and fragrant flowers during early summer to late summer. The foliage is greyish lime in colour and fragrant.
Cautions	Depending upon your local conditions, Filipendula rubra (queen of the prairie) may be invasive.