// SPECIES PROFILE · SHRUB · NATIVE

Steeplebush

Spiraea tomentosa

Steeplebush (Spiraea tomentosa) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO. Hardy in zones 2b–10a. Mature size 2'–5'. Blooms Jul–Sep.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: shrub
Native range: Native to 31 U.S. states, including AR, CT, DE, GA, IL, IN…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–10a
Mature size: 2'–5'
Sun: Part shade
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: Jul–Sep
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Steeplebush (Spiraea tomentosa) — *Spiraea tomentosa* — Steeplebush. Photo by Eric Hunt via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Steeplebush (Spiraea tomentosa) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO. Hardy in zones 2b–10a. Mature size 2'–5'. Blooms Jul–Sep. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, steeplebush pairs naturally with: False Indigo Bush (Amorpha fruticosa), Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra), Great ragweed (Ambrosia trifida), Texan great ragweed (Ambrosia trifida var. texana).