Description
The Meadowsweet (Spiraea alba) is a charming native deciduous shrub that adds delicate beauty to any garden. Growing 3–6 feet tall with a 3–5 foot spread, its serrated green leaves turn warm yellow in fall, while clusters of white to pale pink flowers bloom in summer, drawing bees and butterflies. Its dense, rounded form is perfect for borders or rain gardens. Growing 0.5–1 foot per year and living 10–20 years, this low-maintenance gem thrives in full sun to partial shade, adapting to wet, loamy, or clay soils. A wildlife hero, it’s nectar and seeds support pollinators and birds, while its roots stabilize moist soil, ideal for wetland restoration. Historically used by Native Americans for anti-inflammatory remedies, Meadowsweet’s eco-benefits make it a garden must-have. Plant in moist soil and water regularly in its first year for a vibrant landscape upgrade!
| Alternate Leaf Dogwood Facts and Features | |
| Mature Size | 15 - 25ft. (5 - 8m) |
| Sun/Shade | Part Shade - Full Sun |
| Moisture | Moderate Moist |
| Soil | Loam, Sand, Clay, highly adaptable |
| Flowers | White flowers in spring |
| Fruit | Dark blue berries, not edible for humans. |
| Special Features | Attracts birds and provide them food through their berries. |
