BOTANICAL: Filipendula rubra (syn. F. venusta, Spiraea lobata)

PRONOUNCED: fil-ih-PEN-dyoo-luh ROO-bruh

COMMON: Queen of the prairie, Lace plant.

BLOOM
HEIGHT
LIGHT
ZONE
Early June to end-July
4 ft. - 7 ft. x 3 ft. - 4 ft.
Full sun to partial shade
3 - 8

June - Peach pink

COMMENTS: The stiff and erect stems are held above large lobed leaves, which are deeply incised and toothed. The tiny, feathery, peach pink flowers form a handsome, clustered panicle and are quite breathtaking. If the foliage deteriorates in summer, cut the plant back hard to promote new growth. Prefers very moist, deep, rich soil. Plant as many as space allows. Suggested cultivars:
F. rubra 'Magnifica', 4 ft. with bright pink blooms.
F. rubra 'Venusta', 6 ft. x 4 ft with dark pink blooms.

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