Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)
Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) is a robust perennial herb known for its frothy clusters of creamy-white flowers in summer. It thrives in moist to wet soil and full sun
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
Consistently moist to wet soil
Soil
Moist, fertile, well-drained to wet soil, tolerates clay
Temperature
Tolerant of temperate climates
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Low to moderate, annual application
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade
Consistently moist to wet soil
Moist, fertile, well-drained to wet soil, tolerates clay
Tolerant of temperate climates
Outdoor
Low to moderate, annual application
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Ornamental, Medicinal
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.5-1.5 m
Spread
0.5-1 m
Growth Rate
Medium
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Pinnately compound
Flower Size
3-5 mm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderRosales
- familyRosaceae
- genusFilipendula
- speciesFilipendula ulmaria
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 1/5
Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No
Contains salicylates, which can be problematic for individuals sensitive to aspirin. Not generally considered highly toxic, but large ingestion could cause mild gastrointestinal upset.