Western Spirea, Steeple Bush, Hardhack, Pink Spiraea, Rose Spiraea
Noted for its vigor, Spiraea douglasii (Western Spirea) is a clump-forming, suckering shrub with narrowly oblong leaves that are dark green above, velvety white underneath, and turn yellow in fall. In early summer, long plumes of fragrant, rose-pink flowers, up to 8 in. long (20 cm), are on display at the tips of the branches. Perfect for wild plantings near streams and moist areas.
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Spiraea |
| Common names | Hardhack, Spirea |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread |
3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing |
60" - 72" (150cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Midwest, Missouri, Montana, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Washington |
| Tolerance | Deer, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Spiraea |
| Common names | Hardhack, Spirea |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread |
3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing |
60" - 72" (150cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Midwest, Missouri, Montana, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Washington |
| Tolerance | Deer, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Spiraea douglasii (Western Spirea) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Spiraea douglasii (Western Spirea) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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