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Meadowsweet

Spiraea latifolia

A lovely mounding shrub with small white and pinkish flowers in cone-shaped clusters. Attracts birds and native bees. Deer tolerant. Also known as Spiraea alba var. latifolia.

BLOOM TIME

  • June
  • July
  • August

SUNLIGHT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun
  • Partial Shade

SOIL TYPE

  • Dry
  • Moist
  • Wet
  • Texture (Sand)
  • Texture (Loam)
  • Texture (Clay)
  • pH Acid <6.0
  • pH Neutral 6.0-8.0

HEIGHT

3-6'

CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED

100-200

WILDLIFE BENEFITED

Caterpillars, Pollinators, Butterflies, Birds

Artist: Jada Fitch

Photo Credit: Dan Jaffe