White Meadowsweet
Spiraea alba
White Meadowsweet is a deciduous shrub native to Ontario. Starting in early summer, it produces panicles of small creamy-white (sometimes pale pink) flowers that produce both nectar and pollen, making them attractive to bees, moths, and other pollinators. These blooms are followed by seed capsules that are eaten by birds in fall and winter. It's also the larval host for the Spring Azure butterfly.
White Meadowsweet grows best in full sun but can grow in part shade. It prefers moist to wet, acidic soils and will tolerate standing water for short periods of time.
Seasonal Availability: Typically available May through August, depending on suppliers availability.
Characteristics
Hardiness: Zone 3
Native, Bee-Friendly, Good for Erosion Control, Butterfly-Friendly, and Good for Wet Soil
Care
Full sun outdoors (6-8+ hours of direct sun) and Part shade outdoors (4 hours of direct sun)
Water every 1-3 days for first year until established (based on outdoor temperature & plant's water consumption).
If it is planted in a pot, it should have a drainage hole to reduce the likelihood of root rot caused by water accumulating in the bottom of the pot.
Increase watering in the heat of summer and watch for wilting or browning as signs to increase watering frequency.
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