Spiraea tomentosa

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Spiraea tomentosa | steeplebush

Also known as rosy meadowsweet, Spiraea tomentosa is an excellent small shrub for rain gardens, stream banks, pond sides and other sunny, moist locations. With a mature height of 2-4' tall, this species is useful as a low, deciduous hedge or mass planting in moist soils. Given the right site conditions, steeplebush has a long bloom window, producing tall pink flower spikes that attract a diversity of butterflies and bees. Recent UConn research found this species to be extremely drought tolerant once established, making it extremely versatile for use in gardens. Spreads slowly by suckers to form small colonies and is typically not bothered by deer.

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Spiraea tomentosa | steeplebush

Also known as rosy meadowsweet, Spiraea tomentosa is an excellent small shrub for rain gardens, stream banks, pond sides and other sunny, moist locations. With a mature height of 2-4' tall, this species is useful as a low, deciduous hedge or mass planting in moist soils. Given the right site conditions, steeplebush has a long bloom window, producing tall pink flower spikes that attract a diversity of butterflies and bees. Recent UConn research found this species to be extremely drought tolerant once established, making it extremely versatile for use in gardens. Spreads slowly by suckers to form small colonies and is typically not bothered by deer.

HABIT

Height: 2-3’

Bloom Time: mid- to late summer

SITE CONDITIONS

Light: full sun, pat shade

Soil: medium-wet, average, medium-dry, dry

CULTIVATION TIPS

Establishment: easy, will spread slowly to form small colonies, can be pruned to 6” each spring to promote shorter plants

Deer Resistance: unknown

INTERACTIONS

Pollinator Support: high

Host Plant For:

CONSERVATION

Native Range: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest

Seed Propagated: yes

 

The conservation-grade shrubs offered by our nursery are produced by a regional grower with decades of experience growing plants for conservation and restoration. These shrubs are seed propagated from wild seeds collected within ecoregion 59 (Northeastern Coastal Zone) and are regionally-adapted to growing in our area. They are genetically diverse, maintaining the same characteristics of plants growing in the wild.