Filipendula 'Kahome'

Purple Meadowsweet 'Kahome'

Filipendula ‘Kahome’ — commonly called Dwarf Meadowsweet — is a compact, clump-forming perennial valued for its finely textured foliage and soft, airy blooms. It forms a neat mound of deeply cut, fern-like green leaves, topped in early to mid-summer by flat-topped clusters of soft pink flowers. The blooms rise just above the foliage, creating a delicate, cloud-like effect that adds lightness and texture to the garden. Its smaller size makes it ideal for the front of borders.

Mature Size:
Width: 12–18 in
Height: 12–18 in

USDA Zones: 3a–8b
Light: Full sun to partial shade (prefers some afternoon shade in hot climates)
Soil: Moist, rich soils; does not tolerate drought well
Water: Moderate to high; requires consistent moisture

Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies

Features & Landscape Uses:
Form: Compact, clumping perennial with a mounded habit
Soft pink flower clusters provide early to mid-summer color
Finely cut foliage adds delicate texture
Excellent for borders, cottage gardens, and moist sites
Works well near ponds, streams, or in rain gardens

Maintenance:
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued bloom
Divide every few years to maintain vigor
Keep soil consistently moist for best performance

Plant type

Perennial

Height

12-18''

Width

12-18''

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Mid Summer

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Container

Shape

Clumping, Compact

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No