Spiraea betulifolia
Sold as: Bare Root Plants
Birch-leaf Spirea (Spiraea betulifolia) is a small, rounded shrub with white flowers, sometimes tinged with lavender or pink. This plant really shines in the fall when the leaves turn a kaleidoscope of red, orange, and purple. It can be used for butterfly gardens, streambanks, rain gardens, and rocky areas.
Classification: Perennial
Key Characteristics: White flowers
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil
Ease of Growing: High
Growth Rate: Moderate
Bloom Time: May–June
Spreads: By rhizome, seed, vegetative cutting
Benefits: Wildlife, Rain garden, Pollinators, Beneficial insects, Wildfire resistant, Riparian zones, Deer resistant, Hummingbirds
Edible: Yes
Mature Height: 2–3 feet
Mature Width: 2–3 feet
