Queen-Of-The-Meadow

Filipendula ulmaria 'Flore Pleno' Rosaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Perennial

Biocultural value

Flower buds contain salicylic acid, a precurser to the synthesized form, acetylsalicylic acid, commonly known as aspirin.

Location

Young Flower Garden

Source of plant

Lazy S's Farm Nursery

Description

A stately plant with serrated edged leaves and double white flowers; very heavily scented. to 4' tall.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

medicinal/pharmaceutical