Is Steeplebush safe for pets?

Yes, Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Steeplebush easy to care for?

Steeplebush has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires high watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Steeplebush grow indoors?

Steeplebush is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Steeplebush (Spiraea Tomentosa) is a perennial shrub in the Rosaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires high watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A deciduous shrub with showy pink flower spikes, native to wet sites in eastern North America.

Last updated: February 2026

Steeplebush

Spiraea Tomentosa

A deciduous shrub with showy pink flower spikes, native to wet sites in eastern North America.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

High

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

4-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty, peaty, sandy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:specimen, mass planting, pollinator support, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Steeplebush

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Rosaceae

Genus:Spiraea