Queen of the prairie plant

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Illuminate your garden from early to late summer with this vibrant perennial border that epitomizes prairie-style planting.

A show-stopping best-seller with cotton candy–pink plumes, queen of the prairie is a highlight in the summer prairie garden.

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Queen of the Prairie

Filipendula rubra Queen of the Prairie [OC] [4160x2340]

Found growing along a forest service backroad in the Allegheny National Forest, located in northwestern Pennsylvania. Listed as a Pennsylvania plant species of concern.

Once established, queen of the prairie will produce masses of fragrant, pale pink flowerheads throughout the summer. It’s also dressed in large, bright green, finely cut foliage that’s resistant to hungry deer. #perennials #mustplantperennials #gardening #gardenplants #perennialtips #bhg

Queen of the Prairie is a fantastic and unusual addition to the perennial garden. A member of the rose family, this perennial has large dark green leaves and small rose-pink flowers in large, dens…

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One of the best things about planting native plants is that they are extraordinarily hardy and easy to grow. This prairie-inspired garden is a catalog of plants that Midwestern settlers would have found when they arrived. #gardenplans #freegardenplans #bhggardenplans #gardening #bhg

Prairie borders take their inspiration from the vast grassland and horizons of the American plains. This natural style of design is known as Prairie planting. It uses bold blocks of plants and colours. Allowing groups to self seed and colonize. Rich in pollen for insects and following a very natural flow. This guide will show you just how easy it is to achieve in the smallest of gardens.

A prairie garden with pink blooming Queen-of-the-Prairie in se PA, in mid-July of 2012

Purple coneflower is just one of the many outstanding flowers that make up a Prairie garden and would make a perfect addition to a native meadow garden. Together with black eyed Susans, and ornamental grasses such as little bluestem, gardeners can use prairie garden plants to create a stunning landscape that attracts bees, butterflies and and a multitude of birds and other wildlife. Author Lorraine Johnson explores the beauty Prairie Gardens and offers tips to create stunning gardens.

Find Queen Of The Prairie (Filipendula rubra) in Naperville Aurora Batavia Oswego Chicago Wheaton Illinois IL at The Growing Place (Meadowsweet)

Filipendula magnifica (meadowsweet or queen of the prairie)

Filipendula rubra *update: Queen of the Meadow has white flowers. Queen of the Prarie has pink flowers.

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The queen of the Prairie is a delicate sweet smelling flower.