Ohio Native Plant Natural Range
Visit the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service website for the natural range of Filipendula rubra
Listed as Endangered: New Jersey, Maryland, Illinois, North Carolina. Threatened in : Michigan and Iowa
Cultivation Information Queen of the Prairie
Height - 3 to 4 feet Flower Color - Pink Sun - Full to Part SunHardy Zone - 3 to 7Blooms - June - July Perennial
Soil - Moist - Suitable for rain gardens
pH -5.0 to 6.0Hardy Zone - 4 to 7
Family - Rosaceae Over the Years - Queen of the Prairie deserves such a regal name; their pink plumes are truly the envy of the prairie. I discovered this the hard way, that this royal gem requires moisture to look her best. As an experiment, a mature plant was planted in one of our gardens that is dry and receives almost a full day’s worth of sun. Since she was struggling, I transplanted her into a more suitable location.
Wildlife Significance Queen of the Prairie
Pollen Source - Bees - long and Short tongued bees collect pollen, flies, beetles feed on pollen, great source of protein
Nectar - Not a source of nectar
Deer - Aren't crazy about Queen of the Prairie
For detailed information, visit the Illinois Wildflower website.
Nectar - Not a source of nectar
Deer - Aren't crazy about Queen of the Prairie
For detailed information, visit the Illinois Wildflower website.
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A few years back, we discovered this Gray Tree Frog (Hyla versicolor) perfectly camouflaged on our raspberry plants, which were in proximity to the Queen of the Prairie. Like this frog, Queen of the Prairie thrives in a moist environment, either in the form of a rain garden or a marshy location. I am guessing both would settle for a vernal pool!
