Meadowsweet
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Meadowsweet | |
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Scientific Classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Phylum: | Angiospermae |
Class: | Magnoliopsida |
Order: | Rosales |
Family: | Rosaceae |
Genus: | Filipendula |
Species: | Filipendula ulmaria |
Synonyms | |
Bridewort |
Plant Data | |
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Mature height: | 60-120cm (2-4ft) |
Growing plant spacing: | 30cm (12in) |
References: | [1] |
Meadowsweet is a perennial herb in the family Rosaceae, which grows in damp meadows. It is native throughout most of Europe and Western Asia.
Planner[edit | edit source]
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Divide roots |
Growing[edit | edit source]
Location[edit | edit source]
Choose a site in full sun or partial shade. Meadowsweet is not suitable for growing indoors.[1]
Soil[edit | edit source]
Ensure soil is moist, fertile and alkaline.[1]
Propogation[edit | edit source]
Sow seeds in spring. Divide roots in autumn for transplanting.[1]
Aftercare[edit | edit source]
Thin plants or transplant roots to their final growing positions 30cm (12in) apart.[1]
Harvesting[edit | edit source]
Gather young leaves before flowers open, flowers can be picked when young.[1]
Preserving[edit | edit source]
Leaves and flowers are suitable for drying.[1]
Troubles[edit | edit source]
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Meadowsweet rust (Triphragmium ulmariae)
References[edit | edit source]
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