Meadowsweet

Latin Name: Filipendula ulmaria

Facts about Meadowsweet:

• Perennial plant the blooms from June to August.

• Height: 4 to 7 feet, Spread/Spacing: 4 feet

• Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun or partial shade

• Growing Conditions:

  • Grows well in damp ground, able to tolerate soggy soil conditions—soil should be kept consistently moist

• Sturdy and wind-resistant

Biodiversity Benefits

• The plant is attractive to species of bees, butterflies and birds.

• It grows well in wet areas where other plant species do not thrive, including formerly farmed fields and ditches.

Historical Use:

• Because of its pleasant taste and flavour, meadowsweet has been used as a stewing herb and to flavour beer, wine and vinegars.

• Meadowsweet can be used for medicinal purposes.

  • The whole plant is used as a traditional remedy for an acidic stomach. It also contains tannins, which may decrease inflammation and mucus.

  • Additionally, it contains the chemicals used to make aspirin.