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Spiraea virginiana

Also Known As

  • Spirea virginiana

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 5a-10a

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Spiraea virginiana plant details

Spiraea virginiana is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Spiraea virginiana

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Spiraea virginiana

USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rare native spirea, corymbs of white flowers atop meter high plants, it propagates easily from seed or cuttings and should be more widely grown.

Gardening facts about Spiraea virginiana plant

How to Grow Spiraea virginiana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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