Broad-leaved Meadowsweet Spiraea alba var. latifoliaAlternative names: White MeadowsweetFrench: Spirée blanche à larges feuilles Spiraea alba is one of only two native spiraeas in our region. It occurs in two varieties: a narrow-leaved western form and a broad-leaved eastern form. The plant offered here is the broad-leaved variety (var. latifolia). Both are native to our region and particularly well suited to gardens. This adaptable shrub can be found growing in wetlands, open meadows, and even dry sand dunes. Its tolerance of a wide range of soil types and moisture levels makes it a fantastic choice for naturalized gardens and tall meadow plantings. Broad-leaved Meadowsweet produces elegant, creamy-white flower clusters from July to August, providing crucial nectar during a seasonal lull between spring and fall blooms. It attracts a wide range of pollinators and produces seeds loved by songbirds and game birds alike. Height: 1 to 1.5 mBloom time: July to AugustLight: Full sunMoisture: Moist to drySoil: Rich organic to sandy soilsHabitat: Meadows, wetlands, sand dunesEcological benefits: Supports mid-summer pollinators; seeds feed birdsEdible: Not edible
