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Meadowsweet

Meadowsweet

Filipendula ulmaria

perennialβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§πŸ’§ 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
2–4β€² tall Γ— 1.5–2.5β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 9b
1471013
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

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.