Spiraea splendens

Also called:

Rose Meadowsweet

Subalpine Spiraea

Mountain Spiraea

Botanical Description

Plant Family:

Rosaceae

Deciduous

Small Shrub (usually < 1.5' and not >3')

Oregon Native?

Yes

West State Native?

Yes

Mountains from British Columbia to nw. and Sierran California, east to Montana.

Pat Kolling

Flower:

Pink

Blooms from :

Jun

to:

Jul

Fuzzy pom-poms of bright rosy pink, in flat-topped, terminal clusters

Foliage:

Green

Alternate, simple, ovoid, 1?5 cm long, margin toothed near tip and sides but not at the base, leaf surface thin, light green, with or without hairs, turn yellow in fall

Site Selection

Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:

Water Needs:

Sun Needs:

Shade

Deer Resistant?

Yes

Firewise?

Yes

Height:

1.5-3'

Spread:

1.5-3'

Growth Rate:

Native Habitat:

Wet, open meadows; wooded or open, rocky slopes; stream banks; 2000-11,000 ft elevation

Soil Needs

Tolerates a variety of soils but prefers rocky soil with fast drainage

Fertilizer Needs:

Recommended Mulch:

Wildlife Uses

Attracts Pollinators?

Yes

Attracts Birds?

Supports Butterflies?

Yes

Wildlife use description: