Steeplebush is a native shrub named for its steeple-like, pointed spikes of fuzzy pink to rose-purple flowers that bloom in midsummer. Growing 2–5 feet tall in wet, acidic habitats across the northeastern United States, it produces abundant flowers over a long season. The undersides of the leaves are densely covered with rusty-yellow hairs. Steeplebush often grows in boggy meadows and old peat bogs alongside other acid-loving plants.
Best time to see a Steeplebush
The best time to see a Steeplebush is July–August, when about 76% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 9,778 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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