Dropwort

Filipendula vulgaris, Rosaceae

Zones

3–8

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Great BurnetSanguisorba officinalis

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

TormentilPotentilla erecta

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Carpathian OxlipPrimula elatior subsp. intricata

Shade ProvisionPollinator Sharing

SneezewortAchillea ptarmica

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Snake's Head FritillaryFritillaria meleagris

Pollinator SharingShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Stinking HelleboreHelleborus foetidus

Hellebore produces toxic alkaloids and other allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of nearby herbaceous plants

Uses

Functions

Medicinal PlantMeadow PlantChalk Grassland SpeciesPollinator Support

Edible Parts

Young LeavesRoots

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidAnti-InflammatoryAstringentTraditional Herbal Remedy

Common Questions

What zones does Dropwort grow in?

Dropwort grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Dropwort?

Good companions for Dropwort include Great Burnet, Tormentil, Carpathian Oxlip, Sneezewort, Snake's Head Fritillary.

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