21+ Spiraea Alba Meadowsweet

The showy spiraea spp.

Spiraea alba meadowsweet. Spiraea alba white meadowsweet plant info. June september. The scientific name is often listed in field guides as. Rosaceae rose life cycle. Tiny white flowers are arranged in conical terminal spikes. That are commonly cultivated as landscape plants have been introduced from the old world. Description meadowsweet spiraea alba is a moisture loving shrub that is best planted in a partially shaded location.

Fruits mature in september. Wet meadows bogs along shores. In particular the flower head contains salicylic acid. Spiraea alba commonly known as meadowsweet white meadowsweet narrowleaf meadowsweet citation needed pale bridewort or pipestem citation needed is native to the wet soils of the allegheny mountains and other portions of eastern north america but is currently endangered in the state of missouri. 2 to 6 feet. Dense stands make an unusual hedge. Although edible meadowsweet is more recognized as an herbal medicine used to help with many maladies.

This plant is listed by the u s. Click on a place name to get a complete protected plant list for that location. Mn county distribution click map to enlarge. Deciduous foliage is yellow green turning golden yellow in fall. Threatened and endangered information. Alba white meadowsweet spiraea alba var. L48 n can n spm this mound shaped shrub 3 6 ft.

White meadowsweet spiraea alba du roi var. Spiraea alba commonly called meadowsweet is an upright deciduous shrub which grows up to 4 tall and features alternate narrow toothed green leaves and terminal cone shaped clusters 3 4 long of tiny white flowers that bloom in the summer. This shrub usually blooms in the adirondack park from july to mid august. It produces white or pale pink flower clusters in summer. White meadowsweet does well in cottage gardens where it can grow in full sun yet have its feet wet or moist. Spal2 usda native status. National distribution click map to.

Tall and wide bears numerous fine textured erect unbranched stems. Sometimes eastern meadowsweet is considered a variety of meadowsweet and it is referred to as spiraea alba latifolia. They rarely escape from cultivation and are not often found in natural habitats. White spikelet flower heads bloom mid summer and into the early fall and then produce seed pods which make a unique winter interest. Spiraea alba spiraea alba du roi white meadowsweet rosaceae rose family synonym s. Common names are from state and federal lists. Alpine or subalpine zones anthropogenic man.

Latifolia aiton dippel is a native adirondack shrub that grows in old fields meadows swamps and roadsides. It differs from its other native cousin rosy meadowsweet spiraea tomentosa by having hairless leaves. To support our efforts please browse our store books with medicinal info etc. Prev next pause resume. Federal government or a state. Latifolia white meadowsweet legal status. Meadowsweet is a perennial plant in the rosaceae family.

White meadowsweet is a member of the rose family.