Spiraea alba var. alba

A small-medium shrub found mostly in moist habitats, but also on summits with thin soil layers. Distinguished from S. alba var latifolia by thinner leaves that are more finely serrated, and an inflorescence that is more thinly conical. [Flora North America] Larval host for the spring Azure butterfly. 

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
narrow leaved meadowsweet
Type: 
Native
Shrubs, Trees
Moisture: 
Moist
Light: 
Sun
Part Sun
Attracts butterflies/pollinators

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