Japanese Spiraea (Spiraea japonica)
Family: Rosaceae
Japanese Spiraea is cultivated throughout the world's temperate regions as an ornamental shrub. It bears clusters of colorful, butterfly-attracting flowers from spring through midsummer. It is an aggressive invasive plant in many areas, producing large quantities of seeds that germinate and grow quickly. Japanese Spiraea should never be planted near rivers or streams, which can carry floating seeds over long distances.
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Tags:
butterfly, flower, invasive, ornamental, shrub, sun
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Cultivation: Medium-sized shrub for USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9. Grows best in partial to full sun with moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 2' to 6' (60 cm to 1.8 m) tall with a spread of 2' to 7' (60 cm to 2.1 m).
Flowering: Blooms from late spring through mid-summer.
Propagation methods: division, cuttings, seeds.
Size: Reaches 2' to 6' (60 cm to 1.8 m) tall with a spread of 2' to 7' (60 cm to 2.1 m).
Flowering: Blooms from late spring through mid-summer.
Propagation methods: division, cuttings, seeds.