spirea
Spiraea media
USDA zones4 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 5 feet tall3 to 5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White flowers
Notes
Spirea (Spiraea media) is a shrub. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It grows 36 to 60 inches tall and wide, so give it room to spread. White flowers open from mid to late spring and last into early summer. The species is native to Eastern Europe and northeastern Asia.
Pairs well with Weigela, Perennial candytuft, and Forever Susan lily.
Native range
Eastern Europe to northeastern Asia.