Queen Of The Prairie Plant Care
Filipendula rubra (Hill) B.L.Rob.
Filipendula rubra, also known as queen-of-the-prairie, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae native to the northeastern and central United States and southeastern Canada. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist soil, but tolerates drier soil in a shadier location.
Every 3–5 days
Part shade to full sun
50–75°F
40–70%
What Is the Queen Of The Prairie?
Queen Of The Prairie (Filipendula rubra) belongs to the Rosaceae family within the Filipendula genus. Queen Of The Prairie is native to the northeastern and central United States and southeastern Canada.
Queen Of The Prairie displays a clump-forming perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 inches tall with a spread of approximately 2 inches. Queen Of The Prairie produces fluffy, feathery plumes in shades of white, pink, or red.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Queen Of The Prairie?
Filipendula rubra requires watering every 3–5 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 3–5 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Queen Of The Prairie Need?
Queen Of The Prairie thrives in part shade to full sun light conditions. The optimal light range is 100–1000 lux. Avoid placing Queen Of The Prairie in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Part shade to full sun
100–1000 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Queen Of The Prairie Prefer?
Filipendula rubra grows best at temperatures between 50°F and 75°F. Queen Of The Prairie prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Queen Of The Prairie?
Moist, fertile, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Queen Of The Prairie to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Queen Of The Prairie?
Divide clumps every 3-4 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Queen Of The Prairie?
Queen Of The Prairie can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to meadowsweet plant care, which shares the same genus.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
Is the Queen Of The Prairie Toxic to Pets and Children?
Non-Toxic
Non-toxic to humans and pets
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Queen Of The Prairie?
Queen Of The Prairie is susceptible to aphids, sawfly larvae. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Queen Of The Prairie Need?
Queen Of The Prairie grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. Native to the northeastern and central United States and southeastern Canada, Queen Of The Prairie is adapted to warm climates. In cooler regions, grow Queen Of The Prairie as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
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Queen Of The Prairie is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Filipendula genus — compare its care with other Filipendula species on PlantoScan.
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