Species: Spiraea tomentosa
Steeplebush, Hardhack
Found on Course Walks
None Listed
Map of plant locations
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In Collection(s):
Cultivars
No cultivars listed
Ornamental Characteristics
Shrub < 4 feet
2-4'
Deciduous
upright, multi-stem shrub
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun, Part shade
3a
Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)
Tolerates salt spray
Tall, dense racemes of small pink to rose-purple flowers; textured green leaves covered in orange hairs beneath
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
No diseases listed
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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