White meadowsweet – AWES | Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society of Alberta
 

White meadowsweet

White meadowsweet

Spiraea lucida

Plant Characteristics

Plant Type Small Shrub
Height (m) 0.2-0.8
Width (m) 0.2-0.8
Growth Rate Medium
Pollination Strategy Animal
Flower Period June, July
Forage Value Poor
Fruit Type Follicle
Edible Fruit No
Fruit/Seeds Available Fall, Winter, Summer
Traits Suckering

Site Characteristics

Natural Region Boreal, Aspen Parkland, Foothills
Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
Drainage Moderate
Moisture Tolerance Moist, Average, Dry
Sun Exposure Full, Partial Shade
This database was created by AWES, with support from Cows and Fish (Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society) and the Alberta Native Plant Council. Contact AWES for a list of references used. Financial support for this database was provided by the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
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