Known for its spires of showy pink flowers, Steeplebush also has excellent foliage that turns bright gold and auburn in fall. The individual flowerets are similar to cultivated Spiraeas. This native forms a colony of upright, slender, wand-like plants. Plant it three feet on center to create a low hedge. Spiraea tomentosa grows well in average to moist soils. It is well suited for planting along shorelines, around ponds, in rain gardens, in naturalized swale or detention areas, or included in a water garden/feature.
It prefers full sun, but light shade is tolerated. Faded flower clusters can be removed to encourage additional bloom. It flowers on new wood, so prune in late winter to early spring if needed.
Flowers June - August
Grows to about 3 to 4' tall and 2 to 3' wide.
Native