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| Identification |
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Genus
Filipendula
Species
ulmaria
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
meadowsweet
Lus Cushulainn
queen of the meadow
Family
ROSACEAE
Specimen number
S11512
Data source
DyePl p24;DyePl p65;DyePl p63;HtZn p115;MedPl p96;Xeri p288
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
3' - 5'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist to wet
Optimal soil texture
Rich
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The aerial parts of Filipendula ulmaria as well as the roots and the stalks and the leaves have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by Queen of the meadow (also known as meadowsweet) including chartreuse, black and blue. Filipendula ulmaria is known as Lus Cushulainn in Gaelic. Meadowsweet has been used in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland for dyeing. This plant can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This species needs summer days with high heat. This plant likes soils that are rich. It needs soil that is moist to wet.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
anti-inflammatory
antirheumatic
astringent
diuretic
stomachic
Medicinal parts
Flowers
Leaves
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Filipendula ulmaria has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as an anti-inflammatory, as an antirheumatic, as an astringent and as a diuretic. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. The flowers and the leaves are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Aerial parts
Roots
Stalks
Leaves
Dye color
chartreuse,black,blue
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Filipendula ulmaria is considered to have originated from Eurasia and Scotland.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Filipendula ulmaria is a perennial. Leaves: Queen of the meadow (locally known in some parts as meadowsweet) has fine textured leaves. Flowers: This plant has flowers in feathery clusters. Most often the blossoms occur in either cream or white.
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