Spiraea tomentosa
Common Name: Steeplebush
Steeplebush is an upright, clump-forming shrub typically growing 2 to 4 feet tall and found in moist meadows, bogs, and wetland edges in eastern Minnesota. It blooms in mid to late summer with dense, narrow spikes of rosy-pink flowers that are highly attractive to pollinators. Its stems and leaves are covered in fine hairs, giving the plant a soft texture. Steeplebush is an excellent choice for rain gardens, shoreline plantings, and other moist native landscapes where it adds color and ecological value.
