{"product_id":"queen-of-the-prairie-filipendula-rubra","title":"Queen of the Prairie (Filipendula rubra)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen of the Prairie (Filipendula rubra)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQueen of the Prairie absolutely lives up to its name. In early to mid-summer, it sends up tall, elegant stems topped with huge, cloud-like plumes of soft pink flowers that seem to hover above the foliage. It has that rare combination of being both bold and airy, commanding attention without feeling heavy. The flowers become more saturated as they age, going from pale pink to magenta. The leaves are large, deeply cut, and almost tropical looking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a plant that brings so much beauty and color to wetter areas, it thrives in consistently moist soil and can handle rich garden beds just as easily as naturalized low spots. When it’s happy, it forms a substantial clump that feels established and grounding, something that anchors a planting while still feeling soft and open. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full sun to part shade\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Medium to wet; prefers rich, moisture-retentive soils\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 4–7 feet\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 3–4 feet\u003cbr\u003eZones: 3–8\u003cbr\u003eBloom time: June through July\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQueen of the Prairie is a magnet for pollinators, especially native bees, flies, and small butterflies that are drawn to its dense flower clusters. Its abundant pollen makes it a reliable resource in early summer when many prairie plants are just getting started. While not a primary host plant, it plays an important supporting role in pollinator networks, particularly in wetter habitats where floral resources can be more limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms Alongside:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/rose-milkweed-asclepias-incarnata\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRose Milkweed (\u003cem\u003eAsclepias incarnata\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e,  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/joe-pye-weed-eutrochium-maculatum\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJoe Pye weed (\u003cem\u003eEutrochium maculatum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/common-bee-balm-monarda-fistulosa\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommon Bee Balm (\u003cem\u003eMonarda fistulosa\u003c\/em\u003e),\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/common-ironweed-vernonia-fasciculata\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommon Ironweed (\u003cspan\u003eVernonia fasciculata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor more information, please check out our \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/pages\/sizes-and-pricing\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003esizes, pricing and ordering page\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Wild","offers":[{"title":"Quarts","offer_id":45584473555123,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plugs","offer_id":45584473587891,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/0633\/1827\/files\/33450-04-b_27.webp?v=1775921537","url":"https:\/\/prettywildnursery.com\/products\/queen-of-the-prairie-filipendula-rubra","provider":"Pretty Wild","version":"1.0","type":"link"}