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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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