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Meadowsweet Seeds (Organic)

Flowers are Fragrant–Like Honey and Mead

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Description

Meadowsweet seeds are an excellent addition for gardeners and small-scale farmers interested in cultivating beneficial herbs that support both pollinators and natural plant care. Native to temperate Europe and Asia, this hardy herbaceous perennial thrives in moist, fertile soils and produces masses of creamy-white, honey-scented flowers in early to mid-summer. Its finely cut, fern-like foliage and upright growth habit make it a standout in perennial herb gardens, meadow plantings, and riparian edges. Meadowsweet – Spiraea ulmaria Did You Know? Seeds per Pack: 100 Organically Certified Seeds Browse more options in our Herb Seeds .

Variety Details

  • Botanical name: Spiraea ulmaria
  • Plant type: Perennial
  • Growth habit: Upright
  • Crop category: Vegetable
  • Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

  • Germination temperature: Soil Temperature: 65–75°F Planting Depth: Surface sow; press into soil Germination: 3 to 6 weeks Height At Maturity: Up…
  • Maturity: Soil Temperature: 65–75°F Planting Depth: Surface sow; press into soil Germination: 3 to 6 weeks Height At Maturity: Up…
  • Light: Full Sun/Part Sun
  • Planting season: Spring
  • Starting location: Start Indoors & Transplant

Use the product-specific sowing figures for Meadowsweet as the starting point, then adjust timing to local soil temperature and frost conditions. Prepare the bed before planting, preserve the recorded spacing, and evaluate moisture at root depth instead of following a universal calendar. Watch development as the stated maturity window approaches and harvest at the size, texture, or color preferred for the crop. Label the row with the sowing date so actual performance can inform future plantings.

Before sowing Meadowsweet, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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Seed Pack Shipping

Qualifying seed-pack-only orders under $50 ship for a $7 flat rate via USPS. Spend $50 or more on qualifying seed packs and receive free USPS shipping. Available within the contiguous 48 states.

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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 5.0"L x 2.625"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Requires Summer Water
  • Shade Tolerant

Characteristics

Organic Status: Certified Organic Product
USDA Growing Zone: 3 - 8
Growth Habit : Upright
Life Cycle : Perennial
Plant Usage : Medicinal Plant
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5
Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
Soil pH : 7.1 - 7.5
Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant
Sun Requirements : Full Sun/Part Sun
Useful Plant Part : Flower
Useful Plant Part : Leaves
Useful Plant Part : Stems
Organic Certifier: Oregon Tilth

Planting & Care

Plant prefers rich, moisture retentive loam, plenty of water, and a part shade to full sun exposure. The seeds are slow to germinate and should be kept barely covered, cool, evenly moist, and in part shade. Pot up seedlings and work up to size before transplanting out. This usually takes 6 weeks in the spring greenhouse or in the summer shadehouse. Space plants 2 feet apart.

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