Spiraea tomentosa

Also called Steeplebush

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Pink

HEIGHT:
100-125 cm

SPREAD:
100-125 cm

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Suckering freely, it is excellent for re-naturalization. To keep it controlled, some removal of suckers may be necessary.

Native to Ontario. Of special value to native bee species. Host to the larval stage of the Columbia silkmoth.

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Wet Soils
Moist to Average
Well-drained

ATTRACTS WILDLIFE:
Attracts Pollinators

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer

HABIT:
Clumping
Upright

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Woodland/woods edge
Hedge
Naturalizing

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