Japanese Meadowsweet

Filipendulapurpurea

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Filipendula (fil-ih-PEN-dyoo-luh)
Species
purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Des Moines, Iowa

Eveleth, Minnesota

Rushford, Minnesota

Spokane, Washington

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

0
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Sort By:
J
J
MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | November 2000 | neutral

There are only 10 species under the genus Filipendula. Purpurea is clump forming and grows to about 4' tall. It's flowers are tiny, purpl...Read More

Featured
Imperial Moth
(Eacles imperialis)
Rainbow Lorikeet
(Trichoglossus moluccanus)
Featured
Imperial Moth
(Eacles imperialis)
Rainbow Lorikeet
(Trichoglossus moluccanus)