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Strong upright habit and dark green leaves. The plume flower heads appear pink but are really composed of tiny near white flowers with red stamens. These plants are long-lived and, although spreading, are not invasive.
Stock #: 278-002 Zone: 5-9 Height: 3-4'
$6.99 each
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Filipendula rubra 'Venusta'
Martha Washingtons Plume
Queen of the Prairie' The largest and most regal with large leaves and fragrant flowers that look a lot like pink Ostrich feathers. The thick stems are strong but still may need support at bloom time.
Stock #: 278-003 Zone: 3-9 Height: 5-7'
$6.99 each
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Available: READY
Filipendula ulmaria 'Aurea'
Meadowsweet
Vivid golden-yellow foliage shines, topped by foamy white flowers in June and July. Excellent mixed with hues of blue and purple in the perennial border. Tolerates moist soil.
Stock #: 278-007 Zone: 4 Height: 18-24''
$8.99 each
Ordering Suspended Until 9/4/2012.
Available: READY
Reference Only Filipendula ulmaria 'Variegata'
Queen of the Meadow
Eye-catching, gorgeous foliage for your shade garden. Its dark green leaves look as though someone had spilled golden paint on them. Fragrant, delicate plumes of creamy flowers in summer. Cut out any green shoots once each season.
Stock #: 278-006 Zone: 3-9 Height: 4'
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Reference Only Filipendula v. 'Flore Pleno'
Meadowsweet
A clump-forming, upright perennial that features double creamy white flowers atop mostly leafless stems above a clump of compound, dark green, airy leaves. Each flower resembles a small white rose.
Stock #: 278-005 Zone: 3-9 Height: 12-18''
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