Spiraea douglasii
Common name: hardhack
Family: Rosaceae
Leaf: oval, green leaves (up to 4" long),toothed towards tip, whitish undersides, prominent veins
Flowers: terminal clusters (up to 8" long) of rose-pink flowers appearing in summer. Turn brown as they fade.
Height: 4-6'; Spread: 3-6'
Habit: rhizomatous, deciduous upright shrub; Form: clumping
Culture: Easily grown in average, medium to wet, well-drained, acidic soils in full sun to part shade. Needs consistent moisture. Soils should not be allowed to dry out. Remove suckers promptly to prevent plants from spreading to form thickets. Can shear right down to the base in early spring.
Uses: Keep in mind that this plant can naturalize and form thickets. Effective in low spots or along ponds or streams. It is a good plant for wild areas, but may not be appropriate for more formal garden areas.
Origin: Western N. America
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