Queen of the Prairie Seeds – Wildflower

Bring timeless elegance and natural charm to your garden with Queen of the Prairie Seeds, a beloved native wildflower known for its tall, airy plumes and cottage-garden beauty. This hardy perennial adds a soft, feathery texture to landscapes and thrives in moist soils, making it an excellent choice for native plantings, pollinator gardens, rain gardens, and naturalized areas. Its fragrant, pink-tinted flower clusters attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, helping to support local ecosystems.

Features

• Native perennial wildflower ideal for natural gardens

• Tall, graceful flower clusters with soft pink tones

• Highly attractive to bees and butterflies

• Thrives in moist soils and partial sun

• Low-maintenance and long-lasting

• Perfect for borders, wildflower meadows, and pollinator gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Filipendula rubra

• Plant Type: Perennial wildflower

• Height: 4–8 ft

• Bloom Color: Pink to light rose

• Germination Time: 21–35 days

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Moist, rich, well-drained soil

• Water Needs: Moderate to high

• Zones: USDA Zones 3–8

  • Zone 3–5: Sow outdoors from April to June; blooms from June to August

  • Zone 6–7: Sow outdoors from March to May; blooms from May to July

  • Zone 8: Sow outdoors from February to April; blooms from May to June

• Season:

  • Sowing: Spring or fall

  • Blooming: Late spring to mid-summer

• Spacing: 18–24 inches

• Planting Depth: Surface sow; lightly press seeds into soil

• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-formi