Filipendula ulmaria

Filipendula ulmaria, commonly known as meadowsweet, is a tall, clump-forming perennial with toothed, dark green leaves and a strong, aromatic fragrance. In mid to late summer, it produces large, flat-topped clusters of creamy-white, fragrant flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, giving it strong ecological value.

The plant thrives in damp soils, making it ideal for pond edges, wet meadows, and naturalistic garden plantings where it can form bold, structural clumps. Its upright habit and fragrant, long-lasting flowers make it a valuable addition to wildlife gardens and moisture-retentive borders.