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Meadowsweet
Filipendula vulgaris
Meadowsweet
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Mounds of fern-like foliage in spring. Clusters of tiny, frothy white flowers rise on wiry stalks in summer. Tolerates alkaline and dry soils but may go dormant in late summer when conditions are too dry. Tolerates some afternoon shade. Can spread and naturalize. Looks great in cottage or pollinator gardens.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Fragrant.
- Low maintenance.
Quick answers
How big does Meadowsweet get?
About 30-36" tall and 18" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Meadowsweet need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Meadowsweet need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Meadowsweet grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Meadowsweet deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Meadowsweet in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Meadowsweet wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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