Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Pyramids of delicate white blooms wave atop Meadowsweet stems in early to midsummer, followed by brown seedheads. Excellent for naturalizing and hedgerows on moist to dry soils.

  • Height: 3' – 4'
  • Width: 4' – 6'
  • Soil Conditions: Moist
  • Flower Color: White
  • Bloom Time: June, July, August, September
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 8
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Fall Color
    • Rain Garden Shade
    • Rain Garden Sun
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
    • Attracts Butterflies
    • Attracts Pollinators
  • Plant Habit

    • Mound
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun
  • Native Plant Community

    • Wet Prairie
    • Wetland
  • Flower Color

    • White
  • Flower Type

    • Panicle
  • Flower Height

    • 3' to 4'
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Fine
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 3" to 6"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg