White Meadowsweet

Spiraea alba 

Plant Characteristics:

• Duration: Perennial
• Habit: Shrub  
• Size class: 6-12 ft. 
• Native Habitat: Swamps, wet meadows, shores 
• Bloom time: June-September
• Autumn Foliage 

Growing Conditions 

• Light:
  • Sun, partial shade, shade 
• Soil:
  • Moisture: Moist, wet 
  • Description: Wet soils 
  • Soil pH: 6.8-7.2 
  • CaCO3 Tolerance: Low

Benefits:

• Conspicuous flowers 
• Attracts birds, butterflies 
• Special value to native bees