queen of the prairie
Filipendula rubra
USDA zones4 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial shade
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size6 to 8 feet tall3 to 4 feet wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Pale pink
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Queen of the prairie (Filipendula rubra) is a perennial for borders, meadows, rain gardens, and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun to part shade and average to wet, loamy or clay soil. Large, feathery clusters of small, fragrant, pink flowers open from early to late summer and draw butterflies. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Give it room, since it can reach 6 to 8 feet tall.
Pairs well with Swamp milkweed, Culver’s root, Prairie dropseed, and Big bluestem.
Native range
Eastern United States.