Spiraea tomentosa

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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, tamp the soil, requires light for germination

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Brunswick, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Introduced to: Oregon

Native

Introduced

Spiraea tomentosaSpiraea tomentosa

Steeple Bush, Steeplebush

In Stock: 1.028 lb (Total:1.028lb)

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1.03 lb

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Germination:

40%

Germination test:

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Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

3,141,270

Quantity:

1.03 lb

Collected in:

Quebec

Crop year:

2023

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1834222

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, tamp the soil, requires light for germination

Introduced to: Oregon

Native

Introduced

Discover the enchanting allure of Spiraea tomentosa, commonly known as Steeplebush, an exquisite addition to your landscape. This mound-shaped, deciduous shrub forms an elegant thicket of erect, slender stems, reaching heights of 3 to 5 feet. Adorning the tips of these stems are dense, steeple-shaped plumes of vibrant pink to rose-purple flowers that captivate the eye from mid to late summer, ensuring year-round visual delight. In the fall, its yellow foliage contrasts beautifully with the orange to reddish-brown exfoliating bark, creating a spectacular seasonal display.

This versatile shrub thrives in full to partial sun, preferring moist, acidic soils, making it an ideal choice for wet meadows, marshes, and along lake margins. With slow rhizomatous roots, Steeplebush spreads gracefully, forming picturesque colonies and offering shelter and nourishment to various bird species and butterflies. USDA zones 3-8 will cherish its minimal maintenance, with occasional pruning necessary for optimal blooming. Steeplebush is an excellent candidate for filling moist areas, serving as a low hedge, or creating vibrant pathways. Let this enchanting shrub transform your garden into a haven for nature's beauty.