Spiraea tomentosa
steeplebush, rosy meadowsweet
S. tomentosa is covered in sharp, narrow, upright pink flowers in midsummer. In the wild it is found in wet, open meadows and swamp edges, but it grows in just about any average garden soil. It's a great species for birds, bees and butterflies.
Height: 2-5 ft
Spread: 2-4 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
Bloom Color: Pink
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