Meadowsweet - Spiraea alba

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Features: Bees, beetles, moths and butterflies are attracted to the nectar and pollen of this compact shrub’s tall clusters of blossoms. The brown fruit with seeds produced in the fall is tasty food for songbirds, who may nest in its branches, while lower leaves and twigs provide a meal for rabbits. Light: full sun Soil: medium moist, wet Height: 2 to 6 ft. Width: 2 to 4 ft. Blooms: spring Flower color: white Fall color: yellow See more information and photos at: Illinois Wildflowers and USDA Plants Database Photos: Illinois Wildflowers Show more