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shrubSpiraea is a genus of about 80 to 100 species of deciduous shrubs in the Rosaceae family, native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere with the greatest diversity in eastern Asia. These hardy plants produce many small flowers clustered in dense panicles, corymbs, or grape-like clusters, typically white, pink, or reddish in color.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African MarigoldGreat, AngelicaGood and AniseGreat nearby.
🌼 Beneficial companion — draws Parasitic wasps that help control Aphids, Whitefly, Caterpillars, Flea beetles, Colorado potato beetle, Stink bugs, Leaf miners on neighbouring plants.
Tolerates light (sandy) to heavy (clay) soils; prefers neutral to slightly acidic conditions
Amelanchier alnifolia
shrub
A fellow Rosaceae — similar growing habits to meadowsweet
