| Spiraea alba | USDA Zone: 3-8 |
Meadowsweet features showy clusters of white flowers at the ends of the branches from early to mid summer. It has green deciduous foliage. The serrated pointy leaves turn outstanding shades of orange, coppery-bronze and scarlet in the fall.
An upright, deciduous shrub presenting cone shaped clusters of tiny white flowers in summer; excellent along streams or ponds, low spots or boggy areas; garden use requires regular watering; deadhead to promote additional blooms.
Wetland plant that will tolerate normal garden conditions. To maintain size, suckers should be removed.
Meadowsweet is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- General Garden Use
- Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens
- Bog Gardens
Native to Ontario
Special value to native bee species
Bloom Time: Summer
Attracts Butterflies, Bees
Deer Resistant
Other Names: Spiraea latifolia, Steeplebush
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| More About Mellow Yellow Spirea |
| Height: 3-4 ft |
Spread: 3-4 ft |
Flower Colour: White Shades |
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Meadowsweet does best in full sun to partial shade. It is quite adaptable, prefering to grow in average to wet conditions, and will even tolerate some standing water. To help this plant achive its best flowering performance, periodically apply a flower-boosting fertilizer from early spring through into the active growing season. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for acidic soils, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
