Giant meadowsweet
Filipendula camtschatica

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A clump forming plant which has tubers. It grows 1.2-3 m tall. It spreads 60 cm wide. The leaves are large and dark green and spreading. They are deeply divided and have deep teeth. The end leaflet is rounded. The white flowers have a scent and are in loose panicles.

There are about 10 Filipendula species. They are usually in moist soils in northern temperate regions.

Where it is found

A temperate plant. They grow well beside pools. It is best in damp to wet soils. It needs a sunny location. It suits hardiness zones 3-9. Hobart Botanical Gardens.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Japan (country/location of origin), Korea, Manchuria, Siberia, Tasmania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ishime-kina, Isime-kut

Synonyms

Filipendula kamtschatica; Spiraea kamtschatica;