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Sibiraea laevigata
Also Known As
- Siberian Spirea
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 4'-5'
- W: 6'-8'
planting zones
- 4a-8b
Sibiraea laevigata plant details
Sibiraea laevigata is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay and gritty soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sibiraea laevigata
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: rosaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sibiraea laevigata
- USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: clay and gritty
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A dramatic landscape plant from Siberia. This shrub has attractive, gray-green foliage and showy panicles of white flowers in summer. It is a selection at the Hildreth-Howard Arboretum at Cheyenne, Wyoming, formerly known as the USDA Field Station, where the parent plant has thrived over many decades with minimal care and irrigation. Shrub. Xeriscape. Sandy soil or clay loam; adaptable. USDA zones 4-8 (up to 7,000').
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How to Grow Sibiraea laevigata
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glaucous
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