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Filipendula (Filipendula)
Filipendula are found in temperate areas of the Northern Hemisphere and are a part of forest plant communities of this bioregion. Filipendula are considered ecologically significant because they are vital food plants for certain butterfly and moth caterpillars, such as those of emperor moth, grizzled skipper, and others. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Filipendula
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Attributes of Filipendula
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Filipendula
Distribution of Filipendula
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Distribution Map of Filipendula
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Filipendula
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The filipendula, a perennial plant genus native to northern hemisphere, prefers a cool, moist environment. For basic care, it requires well-draining, fertile soil, partial to full sunlight, and regular watering while avoiding water-logging. Common challenges include susceptibility to diseases like rust and powdery mildew and pests like aphids. Overly dry conditions can cause stress. In spring, plants should be pruned for new growth, while autumn calls for mulching for winter protection. Seasonal adjustments in care catering to temperature changes ensure their year-round growth.
How to Water Filipendula?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Filipendula?
How to Propagate Filipendula?
How to Plant Filipendula?
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8 most common species：
Queen of the prairie
Queen of the prairie (Filipendula rubra) is a flowering perennial species that can grow to be 1.5 m tall. It spreads through rhizomes and is considered difficult to germinate. This plant thrives in full sun and moist soil.
Meadowsweet
As its common name suggests, meadowsweet is a sweet-smelling herb that often grows in meadows. It is a perennial in the rose family and is native to Europe, the British Isles, and western Asia, and has also been naturalized in parts of North America. Filipendula ulmaria has been used to create potpourris and to add flavor to beers, wines, and stews.
Dropwort
Dropwort is an easy-to-grow member of the rose family. Its common name refers to the tubers that hang from its roots like drops of water. It grows easily in full sun to partial shade.
Siberian meadowsweet
Siberian meadowsweet is an herb that is popular for its fluffy, two-toned flowers that blow elegantly in the wind. For this reason, it is a popular ornamental plant, grown in beds and borders frequently. On occasion, its leaves will be covered in a vibrant orange fungus similar in color to rust.
Filipendula glaberrima
Filipendula glaberrima, also called Korean meadowsweet, is a species of plant in the family Rosaceae that is native to Korea.
Red meadowsweet
Red meadowsweet are found in temperate areas of the Northern Hemisphere and are a part of forest plant communities of this bioregion. Red meadowsweet are considered ecologically significant because they are vital food plants for certain butterfly and moth caterpillars, such as those of emperor moth, grizzled skipper, and others.
Giant meadowsweet
Giant meadowsweet is a statuesque perennial with deeply lobed leaves and fluffy white flower clusters. Thriving in moist meadows and alongside streams, its robust stature, often reaching over a meter tall, allows it to compete for sunlight. The frothy blooms provide vital sustenance for pollinators, making giant meadowsweet a keystone species in its native habitat.
Filipendula kiraishiensis
Filipendula kiraishiensis is an ornamental plant grown for its showy white flowers that bloom in summer. The plant thrives in rich, well-drained soils, comes from China, and grows there in the wild in alpine habitats up to 3000 meters in altitude.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Filipendula
Filipendula
Filipendula are found in temperate areas of the Northern Hemisphere and are a part of forest plant communities of this bioregion. Filipendula are considered ecologically significant because they are vital food plants for certain butterfly and moth caterpillars, such as those of emperor moth, grizzled skipper, and others.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Filipendula
Feedback
Attributes of Filipendula
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Filipendula
Distribution of Filipendula
Feedback
Distribution Map of Filipendula
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Filipendula
Feedback
The filipendula, a perennial plant genus native to northern hemisphere, prefers a cool, moist environment. For basic care, it requires well-draining, fertile soil, partial to full sunlight, and regular watering while avoiding water-logging. Common challenges include susceptibility to diseases like rust and powdery mildew and pests like aphids. Overly dry conditions can cause stress. In spring, plants should be pruned for new growth, while autumn calls for mulching for winter protection. Seasonal adjustments in care catering to temperature changes ensure their year-round growth.
How to Water Filipendula?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Filipendula?
How to Propagate Filipendula?
How to Plant Filipendula?
Exploring the Filipendula Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Queen of the prairie
Queen of the prairie (Filipendula rubra) is a flowering perennial species that can grow to be 1.5 m tall. It spreads through rhizomes and is considered difficult to germinate. This plant thrives in full sun and moist soil.
Meadowsweet
As its common name suggests, meadowsweet is a sweet-smelling herb that often grows in meadows. It is a perennial in the rose family and is native to Europe, the British Isles, and western Asia, and has also been naturalized in parts of North America. Filipendula ulmaria has been used to create potpourris and to add flavor to beers, wines, and stews.
Dropwort
Dropwort is an easy-to-grow member of the rose family. Its common name refers to the tubers that hang from its roots like drops of water. It grows easily in full sun to partial shade.
Siberian meadowsweet
Siberian meadowsweet is an herb that is popular for its fluffy, two-toned flowers that blow elegantly in the wind. For this reason, it is a popular ornamental plant, grown in beds and borders frequently. On occasion, its leaves will be covered in a vibrant orange fungus similar in color to rust.
Show More Species
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
Nearly 5 years of research
80+ scholars in botany and gardening
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A database of 400000+ plants
unlimited guides at your fingertips...
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