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Queen of the Prairie (Filipendula rubra)

Queen of the Prairie (Filipendula rubra) is a tall, herbaceous perennial with showy, pink, fragrant flower clusters, thriving in moist to wet soils.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Consistent Moisture

Soil

Moist, well-drained soil

Temperature

Hardy Perennial

Fertilizer

Low to Moderate

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Thrives in full sun but tolerates partial shade, especially in hot climates.

Watering

Consistent Moisture

Prefers moist soil but dislikes waterlogging.

Soil

Moist, well-drained soil

Temperature

Hardy Perennial

Tolerates a wide range of temperatures once established.

Fertilizer

Low to Moderate

Prefers nutrient-rich soil; amend with compost. Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Place Type

Garden

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

1.2-1.8 m

Spread

0.6-0.9 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Yes

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

0.5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Filipendula lobata (Gronov. ex Jacq.) Maxim.
Spiraea lobata Gronov. ex Jacq.
Spiraea rubra (Hill) Britton
Thecanisia angustifolia Raf.
Thecanisia lobata (Gronov. ex Jacq.) Raf.
Thecanisia purpurea Raf.
Ulmaria lobata Kostel. ex Maxim.
Ulmaria rubra Hill
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRosales
  • familyRosaceae
  • genusFilipendula
  • speciesFilipendula rubra
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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