White Meadowsweet

White Meadowsweet

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White Meadowsweet
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  • White Meadowsweet
White Meadowsweet

White Meadowsweet
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White Meadowsweet (Spiraea alba) is a native shrub of wet meadows, seeps, and stream edges in the Ridge and Valley. Its upright clusters of small white to pale pink flowers bloom through summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. It also serves as a host plant for Spring Azure caterpillars.

 

Growing Conditions

Sun exposureFull sun, Part sun
Soil moistureMoist, Wet
Mature height4.0 ft
Mature spread4.0 ft
Bloom period
June, July, August, September
Flower color
White
Natural habitat
Floodplains & streambanks, Wet meadows & seeps, Marshes & wetlands
Planting & Care
Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist to wet soil. Meadowsweet is a good fit for rain gardens, pond edges, and other places that stay damp. It grows in clay, loam, or sandy soil.
Ecology & Wildlife
The summer flowers provide nectar and pollen for pollinators. The leaves are a food source for Spring Azure caterpillars.
Seed & Plant Provenance
N/A

Estimated availability: Spring 2027

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