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Common
name: "Queen of the Prairie"
Latin name: Filipendula rubra 'Venusta'
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Zone: 3
- 9
Elevation to:
Growth habit: Clump forming
Max height: 4' - 5'
Spread: 3' - 4'
Flowers: Yes, June - August
Flower type: Corymbs
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 6+
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Pictured: Queen
of the Prairie Filipendula
rubra |
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Photo:
Missouri Botanic Gardens |
Perennial
Cultivation:
Plant Queen of the Prairie in full sun to partial shade in moist, well drained soil.
It tolerates most soil types very well. Space new container grown plants 36"
apart. Queen of the Prairie grows especially well when planted near
a pond or stream. Remove spent flowers to promote new flower
growth. The flowers are good for cutting.
Propagation:
Queen of the Prairie seed can be sown directly in the ground once danger of
frost has passed.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Rare. |
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