Description
Meadowsweet, mead wort, queen of the meadow, lady of the meadow, and bridewort are some of the common names for Filipendula ulmaria. This lovely perennial plant belongs to the Rosaceae family and blooms year round. Its Latin name, ulmaria, meaning “elm-like,” probably alludes to the way its leaves are shaped.
Meadowsweet is an erect perennial that reaches a height of 120 cm. Compound leaves have up to five pairs of leaflets and a tip with three lobes. Grayish underneath, dark green on top. Leaflets have two sets of serrated edges, or teeth, and deep veining.
Habitat
Although it originated in much of Europe and Western Asia, meadowsweet has also spread over North America due to naturalization.
Uses
Meadowsweet is a botanical species. The aerial portions are utilized in the production of pharmaceuticals. Meadowsweet is used to treat gout, peptic ulcer disease, heartburn, upset stomach, colds, and bronchitis. Additionally, it is utilized to eliminate germs from the urine of patients suffering from bladder infections and boost urine output.
Plant Care
- Soil
Meadowsweet needs thoroughly moist soil, so planting it next to the pond’s edge is an excellent method to ensure that it gets it.
- Light
Despite its slight tolerance for shade, meadowsweet thrives in partial sunlight.
- Watering
Having grown in standing water for so long, meadowsweet is more tolerant of overwatering than under watering. Give your plant plenty of water when the soil seems more dry than humid. Never let the soil get entirely dry. For this plant, a little waterlogging is OK.
- Fertilizer
Fertilizer is not necessary in large quantities for meadowsweet to grow lush and beautiful. Give your plant compost or a balanced organic fertilizer once in the spring, when new growth begins to develop, if it is growing in the ground. During the growing season, you can give it liquid fertilizer every four to six weeks if it’s in a pot.
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