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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

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
High
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Rosaceae

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Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — Steeplebush is hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — demonstrating resistance to both cold and common plant diseases
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — thus ensuring a resilient and low-maintenance addition to your landscape
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — pink flowers in the garden
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — shrub with pink blooms
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — shrub for full
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — Steeplebush (Spiraea tomentosa) is a deciduous shrub native to North America, thriving in USDA zones 3-8; resembling a church
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — It reaches up to 4 feet high with a similar spread; this North American native exhibits a rounded
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — deep pink flowers in upright clusters; resembling miniature steeples
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — resembling a church steeple; steeplebush is hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — Preferring full sun to partial shade; it reaches up to 4 feet high with a similar spread
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — it excels in wet conditions; well-suited for naturalistic landscape designs and recognized for its appealing summer blooms
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — making it ideal for rain gardens and naturalized areas; spike-like clusters of tiny pink flowers
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — is an attractive deciduous shrub; considering its preference for acidic to neutral soil
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — well-suited for naturalistic landscape designs and recognized for its appealing summer blooms and hardy nature; shrub for full
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — Typically reaching 2 to 4 feet in height with a comparable spread; making it ideal for rain gardens and naturalized areas
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — this North American native exhibits a rounded; underside that lends the species its name

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