Queen of the Prairie (Filipendula rubra) is a seasonal plant with pink blooms in summer. They prefer moist to wet soil in sun to part sun. They grow up to 6 feet tall and are a good choice for wet, sunny basins. Companion plants include Southern Blue Flag Iris (Iris virginica shrevei) and Palm Sedge (Carex muskigemensis).
Maintenance
No serious maintenance needs.
About
Light Requirements
Sun,
Part Sun Moisture Requirements
Basin Soil Requirements
Clay,
Loam,
Organically Rich Soil Height
Medium,
Tall Spacing
3 to 4 feet Category
Seasonal,
Structural Attracts
Bees Illinois Native Plant Status
Illinois Native,
Indiana Native Bloom Time
June,
July,
August Bloom Color
Pink Seasonality
Summer Sociability
Individuals, Groups up to 5 Other Notable Cultivars & Varieties
Filipendula rubra ‘Venusta’