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    Spiraea tomentosa

    Also Known As

    • Steeplebush

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

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    Spiraea tomentosa plant details

    Spiraea tomentosa is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in gritty and rich soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Spiraea tomentosa

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Spiraea tomentosa

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: gritty and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Known for its spires of showy pink flowers, Steeplebush also has excellent foliage that turns bright gold and auburn in fall. Spiraea tomentosa is similar in appearance to cultivated Spiraeas. This native makes a fantastic hedge when planted three feet on center. Requires a rich, moist soil. Hardy to Zones 3 - 8.

    By: Prairie Nursery

    Gardening facts about Spiraea tomentosa plant

    How to Grow Spiraea tomentosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • rich
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Width: 4'-8'

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    Zones

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    Width: 18"

    • sun - mostly sun
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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun
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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
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