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Spiraea latifolia

Steeplebush (Meadowsweet)

A wetland plant displaying astilbe-shaped, white flower clusters in the summer. The foliage is bright green above with blue-green undersides. Brown fruit capsules will persist into the winter.

  • »  Bottlebrush-like spikes of tiny, white flowers
  • »  Brown seed heads persist into the winter
  • »  Leaves are bright green above, blue-green underneath
  • »  Fall colour is golden-yellow
  • »  Upright, vase-shaped habit
  • »  Bloom Time: Summer

1gal
$25.19
2gal
$32.34
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:2
  • Height:125-150 cm
  • Spread:125-150 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Fast
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Long Blooming
• Salt Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
• Summer
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
• Vase-shape
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Hedge
• Naturalizing
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Spiraea latifolia

Native to Ontario 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Spiraea latifolia

Wetland plant that will tolerate normal garden conditions. To maintain size, suckers should be removed.