Botanical Name: Spiraea alba
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Common Name: Spirea; Meadowsweet  
Plant photo of: Spiraea alba
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Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Spirea is an upright, deciduous shrub which grows about 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. It has alternate, narrow, toothed, green leaves, and yellow to brown fall color. Cone-shaped clusters (3-4" long) of tiny, white flowers bloom June thru August. Fruits mature in September, and though not ornamental, facilitate its spread and are enjoyed by birds. This species of spirea is a native of the eastern and midwestern U.S., but is currently endangered in the state of Missouri. Typically found in the wild on wet prairies, wet river bottom prairies, and open ground along streams or lakes. A pleasant little shrub for low spots in the garden that periodically collect water, next to water features, in riparian corridor areas, or in rain gardens.