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Genus: Filipendula Species: ulmaria Common Name: Queen-of-the-Meadow Family: Rosaceae Order: Rosales Native: Europe and western Asia Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 3 to 6 feet Width: 1 to 3 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Cream-pink Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 3-9 Note: This clump-forming plant is suitable for rain gardens, border backgrounds, and near ponds or streams. Flowers are showy and fragrant. Monitor plant for mildew. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moist, well-drained, alkaline soil.