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Filipendula × purpurea

Red Meadowsweet
Also known as: Filipendula ×purpurea f. albiflora (Makino) Ohwi +8 more
  • Filipendula ×purpurea f. albiflora (Makino) Ohwi
  • Filipendula ×purpurea f. albiflora (Makino) Ohwi ex Liou & C.Y.Li
  • Filipendula ×purpurea var. albiflora Makino
  • Filipendula multijuga subsp. albiflora Makino
  • Ulmaria ×purpurea (Maxim.) Matsum.
  • Ulmaria ×purpurea (Maxim.) Nakai
  • Ulmaria ×purpurea (Maxim.) Rehder
  • Ulmaria ×purpurea var. alba Rehder
  • Ulmaria ×purpurea var. elegans Rehder
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Rosaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Indigenous to Temperate Asia, Filipendula × purpurea (commonly known as Red Meadowsweet) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Rosaceae family. Within its native range, this hybrid is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The known parent species of this naturally occurring hybrid is linked below; botanical databases may record only one parent when the other is undocumented.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Japan

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain
Parent Species

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