Filipendula pur. 'Elegans'
Meadowsweet
Filipendula purpurea ‘Elegans
- Foliage resembles maple leaves with 5-7 lobes, serrated margins and prominent veins
- Flowers look pink but are actually white with red stamens
- Blooms June-July
- Great for rain garden or wet meadow
- Spreads quickly, best in mass
Height: 36-48 in
Spread: 24-30 in
Zone: 4-9
Color: Green, Red, White
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Container
- Naturalizing
- RainGarden
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
- Cut Flower/Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
Exposure:
- Sun/ pt.shade
Foliage Color:
- Green
Habit:
- Clump forming
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Spring
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Keep Well-Watered