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Queen of the Prairie

Also known as

queen-of-the-prairie and red queen-of-the-meadow

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Filipendula rubra

Genus

Filipendula

Family

Rosaceae

Order

Rosales

How to care for Queen of the Prairie

💦 Water

How often to water your Queen of the Prairie

Queen of the Prairie needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Queen of the Prairie in your home

Queen of the Prairie may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Queen of the Prairie in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Queen of the Prairie

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Queen of the Prairie: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Queen of the Prairie after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Queen of the Prairie is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Queen of the Prairie →

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Common Queen of the Prairie Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Queen of the Prairie →

💦 Water Needs

Queen of the Prairie prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Queen of the Prairie Water Frequency →

Queen of the Prairie Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Queen of the Prairie may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Queen of the Prairie Light Requirements →

Queen of the Prairie Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Queen of the Prairie is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Queen of the Prairie grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Queen of the Prairie Lifecycle →

Queen of the Prairie Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Queen of the Prairie →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Queen of the Prairie can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Queen of the Prairie Temperature Tolerance →

Queen of the Prairie Hardiness Zones →

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Winter Care for Queen of the Prairie →

Best Companion Plants for Queen of the Prairie →

Is Queen of the Prairie a Weed? →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Queen of the Prairie, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.