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Spiraea alba

Also Known As

  • Meadowsweet

Plant type

shrub, aquatic

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

Spiraea alba plant details

Spiraea alba is a broadleaf deciduous aquatic shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Spiraea alba

Plant type: aquatic shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Spiraea alba

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This 3-4' native shrub (the only spirea with narrow, finely toothed leaves) is called ?Meadowsweet? because of the pleasant fragrance of its mid-summer flowers and its habit of growing in moist sunny spots?like old meadows. S/M-W

Gardening facts about Spiraea alba plant

How to Grow Spiraea alba

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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