Queen of the Prairie (Filipendula rubra) 2x2x3" Pot
Spring Preorder Item
Preorder period ends April 1. Preorder pickup is at Geist Nursery during our Early Access Sale May 1-4. Preorder items and shippable items require two, separate transactions. More details here.
A distinctive, showy bloomer for wet areas- a clump of queen of the prairie in bloom is a sight to behold! Leaves will scorch if the roots are allowed to dry out. Achieves impressive sizes and may form colonies in optimal conditions. An absolute stunner in a rain garden or wet prairie!
Light: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Wet, Wet Mesic
Soil Type: Loam, Sand Loam, Clay Loam
Height: 4'-7'
Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Jun-Jul
Root Type: Rhizome
Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers have pollen but no nectar- the pollen attracts bees, flies, and beetles. Wasps and butterflies may investigate the flowers for nectar, but generally do not frequent flowers. Foliage is rarely bothered by mammals.
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