Filipendula Ulmaria 'Variegated'

Variegated Queen Of The Meadow

Filipendula ulmaria ‘Variegata’ — commonly called Variegated Meadowsweet — is a clump-forming perennial valued for its striking variegated foliage and airy summer blooms. It forms a mound of deeply cut green leaves irregularly edged in creamy white, creating bright contrast even when not in bloom. In early to mid-summer, airy clusters of small, creamy-white flowers rise above the foliage, adding a soft, frothy effect and a light fragrance to the garden.

Mature Size:
Width: 2–3 ft
Height: 3–4 ft

USDA Zones: 3a–8b
Light: Full sun to partial shade (prefers some shade in hotter climates)
Soil: Moist to wet, rich soils; tolerant of clay
Water: High; requires consistently moist conditions

Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Features & Landscape Uses:
Form: Upright, clumping perennial with a mounded base
Variegated foliage provides season-long interest
Airy white flower clusters add a soft, natural look
Excellent for rain gardens, pond edges, and moist borders
Adds brightness to shaded or partially shaded plantings

Maintenance:
Cut back after flowering to tidy the plant
Divide every few years to maintain vigor
Keep soil consistently moist; does not tolerate drought

Plant type

Perennial

Height

3-4'

Width

2-3'

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Mid Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Dark Green, Mikado Yellow

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Clay, Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Mass Planting, Water Garden

Shape

Clumping, Upright

Drought tolerant

No