Meadowsweet
Common Name: Meadowsweet
Genus: Filipendula
Species: ulmaria
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Moist
Height: 60cm
Spread: 60cm
Flowering period: June to July
An attractive plant for damp soil and boggy areas. The young foliage is a fresh green colour. The flowers are creamy white and have a strong, sweet scent, while the leaves are less aromatic. Meadowsweet has a very long history of herbal use, as it was one of the three most sacred herbs of the ancient Druids. The leaves and flowering stems have traditionally been used as an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, aromatic astringent, diuretic and general tonic.
Looks good with:
Astilbe chinensis var. pumilaLigularia dentata 'Desdemona'
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