Mountain Spiraea
Mountain Spiraea
Out of stock
*ORDERING QUANTITIES - our seedlings are sold in bulk*
10 - 27 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 24 (1 unit = 24 seedlings)
100 & 175 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 9 (1 unit = 9 seedlings)
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Spiraea splendens
Natural Habitat: Open forests with stony soil, rock outcrops, moist meadows, roadsides, lake sides
Life Cycle: Perennial
Foliage: Deciduous shrub
Rhizomatous: Yes
Light Requirements: Full sun
Bloom Time: June - August
Bloom Color: Pink
Height: 2-4 ft
Elevation Range: 2,000 - 11,000 ft.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 3
Wind Tolerance: Low - moderate
Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained loamy soils that are neutral or acidic
Alkali/Saline Soil Tolerance: May tolerate mildly alkaline
Minimum Annual Precipitation: 25 - 50 inches
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Disturbance: Does well in disturbed sites
Potential Pests/Disease: Typically does not have disease problems but can be susceptible to rust, aphids, powdery mildew
Deer Resistance: Moderate - High
Wildlife Value:
- Source for pollinators
- Provides protection for insects, small mammals, and birds