Meadowsweet
Spiraea tomentosa
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
24"–48" H × 24"–36" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 26 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, moths
Meadowsweet is a compact native shrub that produces fuzzy pink flower spikes from June through August. This well-behaved plant forms neat clumps and works well in mixed borders or foundation plantings.
In an HOA neighborhood
Meadowsweet is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Winter appearance is bare stems only
Wildlife value
The long-blooming flowers attract bees, butterflies, and moths throughout the summer months. Its dense growth habit also provides good nesting sites for small birds.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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