Species meadowsweet
yellow-green, toothed, ovate-shaped leaves with woody brown stems

meadowsweet

Filipendula ulmaria 'Aurea'

Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria 'Aurea') is an amazing plant species for its unique and breathtaking beauty. Its bright yellow flowers are the star of the show, contrasting beautifully with its glaucous grey-green foliage. This plant is unmistakable in the meadow and is a lovely addition to any garden. It thrives in damp areas, tolerating full sun or shade and is a prime pollinator attractor. It also has interesting fragrant foliage that helps to repel insects, so it's a great choice for organic gardening. Meadowsweet is botanically beautiful and an essential part of any garden oasis.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Flowers:

Creamy white Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

When it comes to watering, Meadowsweet likes to get soaked 1-2 times a week depending on the weather. During hot summer months, it is important to provide enough water so the soil does not dry out completely, as this can cause the leaves to wilt and the flowers to fade. Be careful not to over water, however, as this can cause root rot or other diseases.

sunlight

Meadowsweet does best when receiving at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. It can still be grown in partial shade, but it's likely that the overall flowering will be reduced. If planted in a sunny spot, it should be given adequate air circulation to help it remain healthy.

pruning

Meadowsweet should be pruned in late winter or early spring before the plant begins to sprout buds. Prune back a third of the overall growth and remove any weak, dead, or damaged branches. Additionally, when pruning meadowsweet plants, always prune to an outward-facing bud in order to encourage outward growth of branches. Pruning more than a third of growth can weaken the plant and delay flowering.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
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Dec
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Aug
Starts Flowering

Meadowsweet typically starts flowering in June.

Hardiness Map