Martha Washington Plume

Filipendula rubra 'Venusta' Rosaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Bioswale Garden

Source of plant

Klyn Nurseries, Ridge House Gardens, White Flower Farm

Description

Usually considered the pinkest of the many forms. Plants 6-8' tall, 4' wide, summer blooming (DS 100). Flowers deep rose or purplish-red (DS 3). Fragrant deep pink flowers in 12" clusters in July and earlyAugust. Considered far superior to the species (DS 108).

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

flowering season, fragrance