Meadow Sweet
Filipendula ulmaria
Also known as
Queen Of The Prairies, Queen Of The Meadows, Bittersweet, Bridewort, Courtship And Matrimony, Honey-Sweet, Kiss-Me-Quick, Lady Of The Meadow, Maid Of The Meadow, Meadow Queen, Meadow Wort, Sweet Bay
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Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H6
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1m | Max | 60cm |
60cm | Min | 70cm |
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has a strong fragrance
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Meadow Sweet Overview
This perennial herb grows in damp meadows and can be planted by pondside or boggy areas. It has beautiful sprays of cream-white flowers that attract bees and give off an almond fragrance. The foliage starts of as a golden green and fades to an old gold in the summer. The seeds from this plant provide food for birds, and the whole plant itself is edible.
Common problems with Meadow Sweet
How to propagate Meadow Sweet
Cuttings
Division
Seed
Special features of Meadow Sweet
Attracts bees
Attracts birds
Other uses of Meadow Sweet
Grown for their mass of small, bee-attracting flowers and in some species, their foliage. Suitable for northern and eastern aspects. Suitable for coastal conditions.
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