(Filipendula Rubra var. ‘Queen of the Prairie’)

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Queen of the Prairie is native perennial flower that can be commonly found growing in wetlands along rivers and springs such as moist meadows and prairies throughout the central and eastern United States. At maturity, this plant reaches the height of 6-8' and features a thin central stem, fragrant 4-6” lance-shaped leaflets, and astilbe-like, 6-9" wide panicles (corymbs) of tiny, fragrant, pale pink flowers. This plant attracts bees, is resistant to deer, has medicinal properties, self sows, and is great as a cut flower!  

  • General Information
  • Seed Starting
  • Crop Care
  • Harvesting
  • Seed Saving
  • Companion Planting
  • Medicinal
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Family: Rosaceae

Genus: Filipendula

Species: Rubra

Variety: Queen of the Prairie

Native to: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin.

Introduced into: New York.

Ease of Growing: Easy

Grown as: Perennial
 
Maturity (Blooms): Blooms Early-Late Summer

Light: Full Sun

Soil Moisture: Medium to wet moisture, well drained.

Suitability: Cut flowers.

Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Attracts bees and resists deer.

Containers: Yes but only when starting from seeds. This plant will need to be transplanted in the ground.

Height: 6-8'
 
Spacing: 36-48"

​Sow Depth: 1/4-3/4"
 
USDA Zone: 3-9

Produces: A 6-8' plant produces a thin central stem, fragrant 4-6” lance-shaped leaflets, and astilbe-like, 6-9" wide panicles (corymbs) of tiny, fragrant, pale pink flowers.
​Direct sow in late fall, planting the seeds just below the surface and lightly compacting the soil. For spring planting or starting indoors, mix the seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 90 days before direct sowing; keep the soil consistently moist until germination. These seeds germinate best at temperatures around 55 degrees F. Thin or transplant the seedlings. Transplanting should be done while the plants are small, since the taproot makes it difficult at larger sizes.
​These plants do not tolerate drought well, and the soil should be kept consistently moist and rich. Dry soil or too much sun tends to damage the foliage, since this plant prefers cooler weather. When grown from seed, this plant will start producing flowers in its second year. Deadheading will not produce new flowers, though cutting back the plant will cause new growth of foliage. Mature plants can be divided in the fall after they have gone dormant; they will also self-seed and spread by rhizomes, though volunteer plants can easily be removed. This plant attracts bees and resists deer.
​For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water.
​After blooming, the flower head will develop clusters of seed heads that turn from green to red to brown. Remove entire seed heads when they have ripened to reddish brown, and spread them out to dry. Since the heads will not split, they must be crushed to remove the fine seed; however, they can also be planted without being cleaned. Separate the seed from the stems and store in a cool, dry place.

Companion Planting

Companions are Spider flower, Purple coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, Bee balm, Salvia, Lobelia, and Asters.

Problems

​No serious insect or disease problems. Though quite tall, this sturdy plant usually does not need staking.
​The root is rich in tannin, it is used as an astringent in the treatment of diarrhoea, dysentery, bleeding etc. It has also been used in the treatment of various heart complaints. The plant probably contains salicylic acid, the chemical forerunner of aspirin. This is anti-inflammatory and analgesic.
Project Purity Seeds can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.

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