Jul 18, 2024 · Japanese spiraea (Spiraea japonica) is considered invasive in Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia. It can seed easily, take over natural areas, and prevent native plants from thriving.

Spirea is easy to grow in nearly any garden. It's hardy in USDA zones 4-8, with many selections expanding that to 3-9. It is tolerant of a wide range of conditions, including poor soil, heat, cold, humidity, drought and urban pollution. Not only is spirea low-maintenance, but it also attracts butterflies and other insect pollinators.

Spiraea / spaɪˈriːə /, [1] sometimes spelled spirea in common names, and commonly known as meadowsweets or steeplebushes, is a genus of about 80 to 100 species [2] of shrubs in the family Rosaceae. They are native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere, with the greatest diversity in …

Apr 25, 2022 · Spirea is the common name for a group of flowering woody shrubs in the Spiraea genus, widely appreciated for their many outstanding qualities in the garden and landscape. Several species and their hybrids offer multiple seasons of interest with clusters of pretty pink, purple, red, or white flowers, color-changing foliage, and beautiful forms ...

Mar 25, 2025 · Spiraea, commonly mis-spelt as spirea, are quick-growing deciduous shrubs grown mainly for their attractive flowers in spring or summer. Flowers are borne in profusion and in heads or clusters made up of many tiny blooms, which are white, pink or purple in colour.

Like hydrangea, rhododendron, and lilac, spirea (or spiraea) has joined the ranks as one of the most popular flowering shrubs for the home garden. Their long-lasting blooms and ability to serve a variety of landscape functions — from mass plantings and perennial borders to groundcovers and informal hedges — have made them a staple in ...

Jun 12, 2023 · Spiraea, commonly spelled spirea, is a genus of over 80 woody shrubs in the Rosaceae (rose) family. Native to temperate zones in the Northern Hemisphere, the greatest diversity of species is found in eastern China.