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Meadowsweet

Meadowsweet

Filipendula ulmaria

herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high waterZone 3a – Zone 9b

A tall perennial with feathery, creamy-white flower plumes and aromatic compound leaves. Thrives in moist conditions and partial shade, making it ideal for borders and naturalized areas.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–4′ tall × 1.5–2.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 3aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Summer

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native Range

Europe and Western Asia

Function & Care

dynamic accumulatormedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

leafflower

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division

Companion Planting

Plants well with

Notable Cultivars

'Aurea' features golden foliage in spring; 'Variegata' has cream-striped leaves. Both are grown primarily for ornamental foliage rather than the standard form's abundant flowers.