Filipendula rubra 'Venusta'
Queen of the Prairie
![Filipendula rubra 'Venusta' Queen of the Prairie from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-879.jpg)
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- Forms a sturdy, upright bush
- Large heads of deep pink flowers appear in summer
- Deep green lacy foliage
![Border or Bed](image/chars/char-112.png)
Border or Bed
![Cut Flower/ Foliage](image/chars/char-109.png)
Cut Flower/ Foliage
![Fast Growing](image/chars/char-92.png)
Fast Growing
![Fragrant](image/chars/char-25.png)
Fragrant
![Native](image/chars/char-45.png)
Native
![Vigorous](image/chars/char-79.png)
Vigorous
![Water's Edge / Bog Plant](image/chars/char-113.png)
Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Keep soil moist, especially during heat and drought. Plant in soil high in organic matter and water-holding capacity. Seldom needs division and best left undisturbed
Height: 47-70 in
Spacing: 35-47 in
Price Level 1: $24.99 ea.~#2
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 3-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
- Fast Growing
- Fragrant
- Border or Bed
- Vigorous
- Native
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained