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    Flowering Shrub

    Japanese Spirea

    Spiraea japonica

    Low Maintenance

    🌱 Growing Conditions

    Sun RequirementsFull Sun to Part Shade
    Water NeedsModerate
    Soil PreferencesAdaptable; well-drained
    Mature Size3-5' x 3-5'

    🍂 Seasonal Interest

    Bloom Time & ColorMay-July; flat-topped clusters of pink to rose flowers
    Fall ColorBronze to red tints
    Wildlife ValuePollinators, butterflies

    🏡 Landscape Notes

    Landscape UseMixed borders, mass planting, foundation planting, butterfly gardens

    Special Features

    Prolific summer bloomer; attracts butterflies; easy to grow; many cultivars available with gold, lime, or dark green foliage; cut back hard in late winter for best performance

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