Filipendula occidentalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
1004864
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Watson) Howell
Source:
rjp
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Fl. N.W. Amer. 1: 185 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001004202
Common Names
- Filipendula occidentalis
- Western Meadowsweet
- Western Queen-of-the-prairie
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Filipendula occidentalis (also called Western Meadowsweet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Filipendula occidentalis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and bright pink flowers. It is also used as a ground cover, and can be grown in containers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Filipendula occidentalis are small, pink, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with thin, green leaves.
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Filipendula occidentalis is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a cold frame. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Filipendula occidentalis
Filipendula occidentalis can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas and Oklahoma.
Species in the Filipendula genus
Filipendula ulmaria, Filipendula camtschatica, Filipendula vestita, Filipendula auriculata, Filipendula vulgaris, Filipendula occidentalis, Filipendula tsuguwoi, Filipendula rubra, Filipendula palmata, Filipendula kiraishiensis, Filipendula intermedia, Filipendula angustiloba, Filipendula purpurea, Filipendula multijuga, Filipendula glaberrima, Filipendula purpurea,
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-3577: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Thomas J. Howell (1842-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Howell' in the authors string.