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perennial
Filipendula
Filipendula rubra
Majestic perennial with towering plumes of fluffy pink flowers. Ideal for wet areas and naturalizing in large gardens.
USDA Zones
3–9
Height
4 ft–6 ft at maturity
Bloom Season
July – August
Bloom Color
Pink
Wildlife🦌 Deer Resistant🐾 Groundhog Resistant
Pet Safe†🐕 Dog-Friendly🐈 Cat-Friendly
Garden🌿 Native to US🐝 Attracts Pollinators🦋 Attracts Butterflies
† "Dog-Friendly" / "Cat-Friendly" means this plant is not listed as toxic by common horticultural references. It is not a guarantee of safety for all animals in all circumstances. If your pet ingests any plant, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: (888) 426-4435.
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Sun Requirements
Full Sun to Part Shade
Adaptable to 4–8+ hours of sunlight
Soil Type
Loam, Clay
Care Requirements
Water Needshigh
Maintenancelow
EvergreenNo
Complete Care Guide
Thrives in consistently wet to moist soil in full sun to part shade. Spreads by rhizomes and can form colonies.