SedgeNative
Spiraea alba
Meadowsweet
Meadowsweet (Spiraea alba) is a deciduous shrub that typically grows 3 to 6 feet tall and produces clusters of small white flowers from June to September. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist to wet soils, making it well-suited for wet meadows, swamps, and stream banks. Meadowsweet has medium water needs and can tolerate a range of light conditions, from sun to shade. Its upright growth habit and attractive blooms make it a valuable addition to native plant gardens and restoration projects.
- Native range
- Eastern North AmericaNative here
- Bloom time
- June – August
- Garden location
- West Deck Foundation Bed