Spiraea alba

Common Name
Narrowleaf meadowsweet
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
6.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5, 6, 7

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Additional Info

Habitat: bogs, swamps, moist meadows

Wildlife value: Larval host plant to the Spring Azure butterfly. Nectar source for a variety of pollinators

Notes: It works well mass planted in a border, used as a hedge, or planted along a walkway or lawn.  Use it as an accent plant near a patio or pond and enjoy the showy fragrant blooms all summer.

Flower Color
Cream/White
Pink
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer
Fall
Bloom Month
June
July
August
September
Fall Color
Gold/Yellow
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Bona Terra Nursery

Small family-run native plant nursery with a focus on the local genetics necessary to restore diversity in the Chesapeake eco-region. Offers free remote design service for small gardens up to 400 square feet. Orders are placed via email and items can be picked up at their NW DC office or delivered for a fee. This plant list is from the beginning of the 2025 season and may be out-of-date

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