Zone: 3-8 perennial
Height: 120-240cm [4-8ft] with flower stalks
Spread: 90-120cm [3-4ft]
Bloom: Early to late summer; large fragrant sprays of pink flowers top tall stems; blooms very showy early then gradully fade but remain ornamental well into fall and winter.
Foliage: Medium green deeply-cut leaves, also fragrant, complement the flowers
Light: Full sun to part shade.
Water: Moderate to ample.
Soil: Rich, woodsy, moist; thrives in wet soil, but tolerates dry
Garden location: Bold accent plant or back of perennial or mixed shrub border; good in cottage gardens and naturalistic plantings. Especially suited to rain gardens, pond- and stream-side.
Filipendula rubra 'Venusta' (Queen of the Prairie)
Minimal care plant. Leave clean-up until spring so it can shelter native insects overwinter.
