Meadowsweet
Spiraea alba
Meadowsweet is a graceful deciduous shrub that produces clusters of creamy white flowers in summer, ideal for moist garden borders or rain gardens. Plant in full sun to partial shade with consistently moist, fertile soil for best flowering. Prune stems back by one-third in late winter to promote vigorous new growth and abundant blooms.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged; Water Deeply To Encourage Deep Root Growth
Soil pH
4.3 – 6.8
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 26, 2020 by Dieter Wagner (cc-by-sa)
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