Species queen of the prairie
cluster of small pink flowers, green stems, and palmately-lobed  green leaves

queen of the prairie

Filipendula rubra

Queen of the Prairie (Filipendula rubra) is an amazing, long-blooming perennial plant. It produces bright, showy pink flower plumes that tower up to five feet tall. The flowers are especially attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant thrives in moist conditions and full sun, making them an ideal choice for rain gardens and wet meadows. In addition to its bright blooms, its deep green foliage makes it a beautiful addition to any outdoor landscape. Best of all, it's a very low maintenance plant, resisting deer and rabbits as well as most diseases. Queen of the Prairie is an outstanding plant for any garden!

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Flowers:

Pale pink Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Queen of the prairie is an herbaceous perennial that prefers moist soil. However, water only when the top 1-2 inches of soil feels dry to the touch. Be careful not to overwater as this can lead to root rot. During the warmer months, water about once every 7-10 days, making sure the soil is saturated but not waterlogged. During the cooler months, water less frequently, about once every 2 to 3 weeks.

sunlight

Queen of the prairie is a plant species that prefers full or partial sunlight for optimal growth. It should receive 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, preferably from mid-morning to early afternoon. Avoid excessive afternoon sun. If grown indoors, try to provide as much natural light as possible. Remember to rotate the pot every few days or weeks to ensure even exposure as the plant is looking for the sun. Place the plant by a south facing window, or using grow lights to supplement natural light.

pruning

Queen of the Prairie should be pruned in the late winter or very early spring before new growth begins. It is best to prune the plant only as much as is necessary to maintain its size and shape; too much pruning can result in loss of blooms. Begin by pruning away any dead or diseased branches. Afterward, selectively remove branches that rub against each other and crossing stems that cause the plant to become misshapen. Also remove any branches that are very weak or spindly. Finally, look to see if any overly dense areas of foliage should be thinned out. Queen of the Prairie generally tolerates more severe pruning than many plants, so pruning can be doneseveral times throughout the growing season if necessary.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
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Starts Flowering

Queen of the prairie typically starts flowering in June.

Hardiness Map