Spirea latifolia
Meadowsweet
General
Low shrub, grows in moist fields and uplands. White to pinkish flowers are attractive in the summer. Root suckering shrub.
Plant Description
Long, pointed clusters of white or sometimes light pinkish flowers. Coarsely serrate, elliptical green leaves, whorled. Dark brown almost purple bark. Fruit is inconspicuous, dry and brown.
Height (ft)
3-6'
Spread (ft)
4-6'
Soil moisture
Moist, well-drained soils
Soil types
Fertile loams, sandy loams
Wetland indicator
FACW
Shade tolerance
Full sun to Partial Shade
Bloom color
White or Pink
Bloom period
Late Spring to Early Summer
Fall conspicuous
Moderately
Anaerobic tolerance
Low
Drought tolerance
Moderate
Salinity tolerance
Intolerant
Self-Pollinating?
No
Kartesz, J.T. 2024. Floristic Synthesis of North America, Version 1.0. Biota of North America Program (BONAP) [website http://bonap.org/]