Filipendula rubra (Queen of the Prairie) - 2 gal

Name: Filipendula rubra (Queen of the Prairie) - 2 gal
Brand: Scioto Gardens Native Plant Nursery
SKU: FilRub2
Price: 19.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Queen of the Prairie

Spectacular bright pink plumes top this large plant that can easily reach 6 feet tall. It has deeply cut large bright green leaves that can often reach 8" long. They often appear on reddish stems. Queen of the Prairie blooms in early summer after the flowers fade leaving the spent blooms ads additional interest. This is a true showstopper for a native garden! It does best in rich, moist soil and needs average to wet conditions. Leaves can become scorched if in too much sun and not enough moisture. A good plant for use in rain gardens. Prefers full sun but can tolerate some shade especially during a hot dry summer. This large showy plant easily spreads by rhizomes and will self-seed. It can be a bit of an overachiever for smaller gardens but does an excellent job naturalizing wet sunny areas. It is capable of tolerating deer as well as clay soils. Medicinal uses.

Plant Care & Installation Quick-Guide

Proper acclimation and installation are key to your plant's success. Please cross-reference these tips with your plant's specific ID tags:

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Pre-Planting: Store plants in a light-appropriate area on soil or grass (avoid hot concrete or asphalt) and water daily until the soil is saturated and the pot feels heavy. If temperatures drop below 30°F, move pots to a garage or cover them to prevent root freeze.

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Installation: Dig a hole matching the depth of the pot, remove the fabric container, and ensure the plant’s crown or root flare is level with the ground. Fill gaps with soil, water heavily, and apply 2 inches of mulch—keeping it clear of the stem.

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Ongoing Care: Check moisture daily by feeling 1–2 inches into the soil; water deeply at the base if the soil feels dry or warm. Newly installed plants require frequent watering (up to 3–4 times weekly in heat) until fully established, which can take a few months for perennials and up to two years for trees.

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