Asian meadowsweet
Spiraea trilobata
Asian meadowsweet is a compact, deciduous ornamental shrub that puts on a beautiful show of small white flower clusters in late spring and early summer, making it a popular choice for borders and foundation plantings. It adapts well to a range of soils and is easy to grow in partial shade with average moisture, requiring little more than an annual light pruning after flowering to maintain a tidy shape. This cold-hardy shrub is a great low-maintenance option for temperate gardens seeking season-l
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
48″
Flowers
white
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately To Keep Soil Evenly Moist; Established Shrubs Are Fairly Tolerant Of Brief Dry Periods
Soil pH
5 – 6.8
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 48″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 22, 2018 by Matthias Foellmer (cc-by-sa)
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