Spiraea tomentosa

Steeplebush Spirea

Steeplebush thrives in moist to wet soils, especially in full sun, but also adapts to average soils in shady locations. Its showy, steeple-shaped flowers bloom from midsummer into fall, and its spreading habit makes it an excellent choice for naturalized areas.

  • Upright, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub
  • Dense steeple-shaped pink to rose-purple flowers
  • Native wetland plant

  • Alternate Cultivar: 'Steeplebush'
  • Hardiness Zone: 3-8
  • Height: 3-5 ft
  • Spread: 3-5 ft
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Landscape Characteristics
Bark Color
Flowers
Specialty Use
Butterfly Garden
Wildlife Garden
Classification by Use
Mass Planting
Native
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Habit
Spreading
Upright
Light Requirement
Part Sun
Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Well-Drained
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Foliage Color
Green