Queen of the Prairie (Filipendula rubra)

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Spreads by rhizomes, forming large colonies that can dominate moist prairie patches.

Considered uncommon and vulnerable in parts of its range due to habitat loss, but cultivated widely in native plant gardens.

Related to Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria), which was historically used in medicine and brewing. Some indigenous groups also used Filipendula rubra for remedies.

Size:

Spreads by rhizomes, forming large colonies that can dominate moist prairie patches.

Considered uncommon and vulnerable in parts of its range due to habitat loss, but cultivated widely in native plant gardens.

Related to Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria), which was historically used in medicine and brewing. Some indigenous groups also used Filipendula rubra for remedies.

Bloom: early to mid-summer

Habitats: moist black soil prairies; moist meadows along rivers in woodland areas; moist sand prairies; shrubby fens; wet areas in or around seeps and springs

Lifespan: perennial

Moisture: wet to moist

Plant type (height): forb (3 to 6 feet)

Requirements: full sun to partial sun

Soil: high in organic content (can have a little sand)