Meadowsweet (*Filipendula ulmaria*) is a native Irish wildflower that fills wet meadows, ditches, and lake edges with frothy, almond-scented cream blooms in midsummer. It is a beautiful plant that is ideal for wet garden spots.
Meadowsweet thrives in heavy, moisture-retentive clay soils and partial shade, making it a reliable performer in Leitrim. It attracts bees and hoverflies, and its aromatic foliage was historically used as a strewing herb to sweeten indoor air. Plant it in damp borders or pond edges for a natural display.