Steeplebush

Spiraea Tomentosa

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Overview

Steeplebush (Spiraea tomentosa) is a deciduous shrub native to North America, thriving in USDA zones 3-8. It reaches up to 4 feet high with a similar spread. Adorned with dense, fuzzy foliage, it boasts tiny, deep pink flowers in upright clusters, resembling a church steeple, from July to August. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it excels in wet conditions, making it ideal for rain gardens and naturalized areas.

Sun FullWater HighZones 3–8

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — Steeplebush (Spiraea tomentosa) is a deciduous shrub native to North America, thriving in USDA zones 3-8

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — Steeplebush (Spiraea tomentosa) is a deciduous shrub native to North America, thriving in USDA zones 3-8

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — It reaches up to 4 feet high with a similar spread

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — deep pink flowers in upright clusters

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — resembling a church steeple

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — Preferring full sun to partial shade

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — it excels in wet conditions

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: High
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Rosaceae

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Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — this North American native exhibits a rounded

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — Steeplebush (Spiraea tomentosa) is a deciduous shrub native to North America, thriving in USDA zones 3-8

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — It reaches up to 4 feet high with a similar spread

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — deep pink flowers in upright clusters

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — resembling a church steeple

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — Preferring full sun to partial shade

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — it excels in wet conditions

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — making it ideal for rain gardens and naturalized areas

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — is an attractive deciduous shrub

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — well-suited for naturalistic landscape designs and recognized for its appealing summer blooms and hardy nature

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — Typically reaching 2 to 4 feet in height with a comparable spread

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — each measuring around 1 to 3 inches long

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — with a slightly serrated edge and a tomentose

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — underside that lends the species its name

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — The leaves offer a modest autumn display

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — spike-like clusters of tiny pink flowers

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — which bloom along upright stems

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — resembling miniature steeples

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — are about 4 to 8 inches long and blossom from July to September

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — attracting pollinators such as butterflies and bees.<br><br>For optimal growth

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — Spiraea tomentosa prefers full sun to partial shade and grows well in moist to wet conditions

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — making it an excellent choice for rain gardens or areas with natural water run-off

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — Considering its preference for acidic to neutral soil

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — plant this species in areas with a pH range from 5.0 to 7.0

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