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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 3–8Type Shrub
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — plant this species in areas with a pH range from 5.0 to 7.0

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
High
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae

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Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — shrub with pink blooms
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — it excels in wet conditions
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — Steeplebush (Spiraea tomentosa) is a deciduous shrub native to North America, thriving in USDA zones 3-8
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — resembling miniature steeples
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — resembling a church steeple; steeplebush is hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — making it ideal for rain gardens and naturalized areas; spike-like clusters of tiny pink flowers
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — deep pink flowers in upright clusters
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — Spiraea tomentosa prefers full sun to partial shade and grows well in moist to wet conditions
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — underside that lends the species its name
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) — spike-like clusters of tiny pink flowers
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — this North American native exhibits a rounded
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — it excels in wet conditions; well-suited for naturalistic landscape designs and recognized for its appealing summer blooms
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — each measuring around 1 to 3 inches long
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — is an attractive deciduous shrub
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — attracting pollinators such as butterflies and bees.<br><br>For optimal growth
Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) — making it an excellent choice for rain gardens or areas with natural water run-off
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