February 09, 2010

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Heritage Perennial Profile Here's the complete description for this Heritage Perennial. Drop in any time to see the rest of our collection.  Plant Number: 1.215.350 USDA Zone: 3 - 9  Filipendula rubra ‘Venusta’ Common name :  Martha Washington's Plume This selection of Meadowsweet forms a sturdy, upright bush with a bold appearance. Large heads or panicles of deep pink flowers appear in summer, against deep green lacy foliage. Stunning towards the back of a moist border, and especially nice at the waterside. Good for cutting. Plants cannot dry out during the summer. Selected from one of our native North American wildflowers. Conditions     Appearance     Sun Exposure   Full Sun   Partial Shade Soil Type   Normal   Sandy   Clay Soil pH   Neutral   Alkaline   Acid Soil Moisture   Moist   Wet Care Level   Moderate Flower Colour   Deep Pink Blooming Time   Mid Summer   Late Summer Foliage Color   Deep Green Plant Uses & Characteristics   Accent: Good Texture/Form   Border   Cut Flower   Rabbit Resistant   Massed   Specimen   Waterside   Wild Flower Flower Head Size   Very Large Height    120-180 cm    47-70 inches Spread    90-120 cm    35-47 inches Foot Traffic    None Growth Rate    Medium  Print This Plant E-Mail This Plant What others say about this plant... A real gem for those of us blessed with a garden site that is both sunny and moist! Beautifully textured compound leaves are topped with a pageant of peachy pink panicles. Impressive!; Suzette McDonnell, Zone 6",

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