Western Spirea – Bare Root
$3.50
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Spiraea douglasii
Size/Seed Zone: Bare root 12 – 18″
Sun: Full sun, can tolerate sun or some shade,
Soil Conditions: Wet to moist soils
Special Uses: Supports pollinators
Erect leggy shrub producing pinkish purple flower blooms during July. Attractive ornamental. Great for pollinators.
Habitat Notes: Grows in full sun wet areas including wetlands, swamps, and streambanks.
ID Notes: Rounded shrub with distinct plumes of lavender-pink flowers in the summer. Flower plumes dry and persist into the winter. Leaves are oval with serrated edges.
Caring for Your Bare Root Plants
| Height at 20 yrs. | 4 ft. | Deer Browse | Low |
| Mature Height | 4 ft. | Wildlife Value | Moderate |
| Growth Rate | Moderate | Timber Value | N/A |
| Lifespan | Long | Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Moisture Use | Low | Hardiness | High |
| Drought Tolerance | Moderate | ||
| Sun Tolerance | High |
Wildflower Native Plant Database
Photo Credits: The Wild Garden, www.nwplants.com and Wikimedia Commons
