Asian Meadowsweet
About Asian Meadowsweet
Spiraea trilobata, or Threelobe spiraea, is a dense, upright, compact deciduous shrub that grows to 3-4' tall with a slightly larger width. It is noted for its numerous white flowers displayed in crowded umbels in spring. It can tolerate a wide range of soils, including sandy sites but prefers a good loamy soil.
Taxonomy
Spiraea trilobata
Spiraea
Rosaceae
Rosales
Also known as
san lie xiu xian ju
How to care for Asian Meadowsweet
Water
How often to water your Asian Meadowsweet
every 9
Asian Meadowsweet needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Select a city to check sunlight intensity
Finding light for Asian Meadowsweet in your home
a window
Asian Meadowsweet love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Asian Meadowsweet does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Asian Meadowsweet in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Asian Meadowsweet
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Asian Meadowsweet after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Asian Meadowsweet is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Asian Meadowsweet prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Asian Meadowsweet requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Asian Meadowsweet is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.
Fertilizer
Asian Meadowsweet should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Asian Meadowsweet grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Asian Meadowsweet can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
The seeds of Asian Meadowsweet can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
Care Summary for Asian Meadowsweet
Asian Meadowsweet
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
