Quick answer: White meadowsweet (Spiraea alba) is native to 22 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 04 Nov 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water, Moist-Wet |
| Soil | Wet soils, swamps and wet meadows |
| Bloom | Bloom Jun-Sep |
| Height | 3-6.5 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Conspicuous flowers draw birds and butterflies, larval host for Spring Azure, special value to native bees |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 04 Nov 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about White meadowsweet
Where is White meadowsweet native?
White meadowsweet (Spiraea alba) is native to 22 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does White meadowsweet bloom?
White meadowsweet blooms Jun-Sep. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does White meadowsweet need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade. Water: Medium water, Moist-Wet. Soil: Wet soils, swamps and wet meadows. Mature height: 3-6.5 ft tall.
Is White meadowsweet good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Conspicuous flowers draw birds and butterflies, larval host for Spring Azure, special value to native bees.
Is White meadowsweet deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
White meadowsweet is tolerates shade and handles wet soil.
Where can I buy real White meadowsweet seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 04 Nov 2026. Look for the scientific name Spiraea alba on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with White meadowsweet.
- White turtlehead Chelone glabra
- Blue vervain Verbena hastata
- Steeplebush Spiraea tomentosa
- Southern arrowwood Viburnum dentatum
- Common snowberry Symphoricarpos albus
- Highbush cranberry Viburnum opulus var. americanum
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