Description
Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria, also sometimes classified as Spiraea alba) is a tall, perennial wildflower native to Europe and Western Asia, but now naturalized in many parts of North America. A member of the rose family, it thrives in damp meadows, marshes, and alongside streams.
Growing up to 4 feet tall, meadowsweet is known for its:
- Fragrant, white flower clusters: These delicate blooms appear in frothy masses from June to August, filling the air with a strong, sweet scent (though some find it slightly medicinal).
- Deep green, divided leaves: The leaves are arranged alternately on the stem and have serrated edges and a distinctive lobed structure.
- Upright stems: Reddish or purple towards the base, the stems rise straight with a graceful, airy quality.
Meadowsweet is not only beautiful but also beneficial, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.
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