American meadowsweet

How to Grow and Care for American meadowsweet

American meadowsweet · Spiraea alba
Also known as: meadow sweet; pale bridewort; queen of the meadows

Grow in most moist soils, including wet and boggy soils, tolerant of all but the most extreme conditions, in full sun or light shade

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing American meadowsweet

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow in most moist soils, including wet and boggy soils, tolerant of all but the most extreme conditions, in full sun or light shade

How to Water American meadowsweet?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for American meadowsweet?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for American meadowsweet?

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What Soil Is Best for American meadowsweet?

Soil type
Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for American meadowsweet?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize American meadowsweet?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune American meadowsweet?

Shorten last year's flowering stems to one or two buds from the older woody framework. Remove thin, weak and dead shoots. Prune in early to mid-spring as growth resumes; avoid winter pruning that exposes new shoots to frost.

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How to Propagate American meadowsweet?

Propagate suckering species such as S. alba by division in late summer or early spring. Propagate by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings in spring to late summer or hardwood cuttings in winter

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How to Transplant American meadowsweet?

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How to Care for American meadowsweet in Winter?

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How to Plant American meadowsweet?

Grow in most moist soils, including wet and boggy soils, tolerant of all but the most extreme conditions, in full sun or light shade

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How to Repot American meadowsweet?

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How to Harvest American meadowsweet?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to honey fungus

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of American meadowsweet

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Attributes of American meadowsweet

Plant typeShrubs
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitSuckering
OriginNorthern America

Scientific Classification

Species
Spiraea alba
Genus
Spiraea
Family
Rosaceae
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