Plants in genus filipendula
Filipendula ulmaria
Filipendula ulmaria is a deciduous shrub with fragrant flower clusters that attract pollinators. It features conical spikes of white or pale pink blooms and golden-yellow foliage in autumn. This plant is cold-hardy in USDA zones 3 to 7 and grows 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. It thrives in wet prairies and riparian areas and is drought tolerant once established.
Filipendula 'Red Umbrellas'
Filipendula 'Red Umbrellas' is a hybrid plant with striking green leaves veined in crimson and compact growth reaching 2.5 feet tall. It produces pink umbels in early summer and prefers slightly moist soils. This plant attracts butterflies and is suitable for cottage gardens, offering both ornamental foliage and vibrant blooms.
Filipendula purpurea
Filipendula purpurea is a mid-spring flowering plant with upright 3-foot tall stalks and lobed green leaves. It is topped with bright pink flowers that resemble a punk hairdo and prefers moist soil but can tolerate drought.
Filipendula glaberrima
Filipendula glaberrima, or Korean meadowsweet, is a deciduous plant native to Korea. It features grape-like leaves and 3-foot tall flowering stalks with tiny white flowers. This plant prefers moist soils but is drought-tolerant and is known for its antioxidant properties.
Filipendula camtschatica
Filipendula camtschatica, native to Siberia, forms a 7-foot tall clump with deeply-textured foliage. It is topped by frothy white floral sprays by mid-May and thrives in hot, humid summers, preferring humus-rich, slightly moist soil.
Filipendula ulmaria 'Aurea'
Filipendula ulmaria 'Aurea' is a perennial plant with golden tansy-like basal foliage and fragrant white flowers in midsummer. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and can exceed 3 feet in height in cooler climates. This plant thrives in moist soil and is drought-tolerant, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Filipendula ulmaria 'Variegata'
Filipendula ulmaria 'Variegata' is an attractive plant with deeply cut foliage and a genetically unstable central creamy blotch. It forms 30-inch tall clumps topped with small white flower clusters in July. This plant prefers moist, organic soils and adds a touch of elegance to garden landscapes.