White meadowsweet

White meadowsweet (Spiraea alba)

White meadowsweet, also known as Meadowsweet, Pipestem

White meadowsweet (Spiraea alba) is a long-lasting shrub, reaching heights between 91 and 183 cm. During the summer to fall, it produces clusters of fragrant white or pink flowers that attract butterflies and birds. After the blooming season, brown fruit forms. This shrub thrives in both sunny and partially shaded areas.

Key Facts About White meadowsweet

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Attributes of White meadowsweet

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
2.5 m
Spread
90 cm to 1.2 m
Leaf Color
Green Gold Yellow
Flower Size
3 mm to 8 mm
Flower Color
White

Scientific Classification of White meadowsweet

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Rosales
Family
Rose
Genus
Spirea
Species
White meadowsweet