species 3,519 observations
Bridewort
Spiraea salicifolia
Field notes
Supports All
28
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Cecropia Moth, Raspberry Leafroller Moth, Dark-spotted Looper Moth, Coastal Barrens Buck Moth
16
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
9
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Cryptic Bumble Bee, Annulate Masked Bee, Little Masked Bee
3
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Full sun Part shade Dappled shade
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Resists
- Diseases Dry soil Humidity Insect pests
- Habit
- Dense Multi stemmed Rounded Spreading
- Plant type
- Shrub
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.