Overview
Filipendula rubra 'Venusta' is a clump forming perennial in the genus Filipendula, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 2.5 m tall. Filipendula rubra 'Venusta' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildflower meadow and wildlife gardens. It is native to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
About
Filipendula rubra, also known as queen-of-the-prairie, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae native to the northeastern and central United States and southeastern Canada. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist soil, but tolerates drier soil in a shadier location.
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About the genus
Filipendula is a genus of 12 species of perennial herbaceous flowering plants in the family Rosaceae, native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Well-known species include meadowsweet and dropwort, both native to Europe, and queen-of-the-forest and queen-of-the-prairie, native to North America.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Filipendula
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Wet
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Filipendula rubra 'Venusta' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 2.5 m
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
- Native to
- Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania
- Fragrance
- Mildly fragrant
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Filipendula rubra 'Venusta'
- Cultivation
- Prefers moist, rich soil; tolerates partial shade; benefits from mulching and regular watering during dry periods
- Pruning
- Cut back to ground level in late winter or early spring before new growth begins
- Propagation
- Division in spring or autumn, Root cuttings in late winter
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Fungal leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Filipendula rubra 'Venusta'?
Prefers moist, rich soil; tolerates partial shade; benefits from mulching and regular watering during dry periods.
Where is the best place to plant Filipendula rubra 'Venusta'?
Filipendula rubra 'Venusta' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Filipendula rubra 'Venusta' need?
Filipendula rubra 'Venusta' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to wet.
How do I prune Filipendula rubra 'Venusta'?
Cut back to ground level in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
How big does Filipendula rubra 'Venusta' grow?
Filipendula rubra 'Venusta' reaches a height of 2.5 m.
Is Filipendula rubra 'Venusta' hardy in the UK?
Filipendula rubra 'Venusta' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Filipendula rubra 'Venusta'?
Division in spring or autumn, Root cuttings in late winter.
