White Meadowsweet
Spiraea Alba
Overview
White Meadowsweet (Spiraea alba) is a North American native deciduous shrub, thriving in zones 3-8. Known for its feathery, cone-shaped clusters of white blossoms, it reaches 2-4 feet in height and spreads approximately 2-4 feet wide. Preferring full sun to partial shade and moist conditions, it's ideal for rain gardens. This low-maintenance plant attracts pollinators, adding both ecological value and summer-long visual interest to landscapes.
Sun FullWater Low, Medium, Very LowZones 3–8Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low, Medium, Very Low
- USDA zones
- 3–8
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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