Rose Spirea
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Rose Spirea
Spiraea douglasii
The Rose Spirea is a lovely shrub that blooms with pink flowers in the summer. It grows in many places and is great for attracting butterflies and bees!
Habitat: Wetlands
Appearance
The Rose Spirea has dense clusters of small, fuzzy, rose-pink to purple flowers that form cone-shaped towers at the ends of its woody stems. Its oval, serrated leaves are a vibrant green, often turning yellow or orange in autumn. The striking flower clusters make it visually distinct from many other green shrubs.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusSpiraea
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
3
Interesting facts
Its roots are like super glue, holding riverbanks together to prevent floods!
Its tiny flowers grow in fuzzy, pyramid-shaped clusters, making the plant look like it's covered in pink clouds!
Some people used its strong, flexible branches to make baskets long ago!
This tough plant can grow new plants from its branches if they touch soil, helping it spread quickly!
Special abilities
Ability
Riverbank Anchor
Rose Spirea has a strong, spreading root system that helps it hold soil firmly, preventing erosion along waterways.
Ability
Pollinator Beacon
Rose Spirea can produce abundant, nectar-rich flowers that attract many different bees and butterflies to help it reproduce.
Ability
Wetland Wanderer
Rose Spirea has special adaptations allowing it to thrive in damp, soggy soils where many other plants would struggle.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 120-180 cm
- Spread
- 120-180 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
Pollinates
Two-spotted Bumblebee
Bombus bifarius
Collects nectar and pollen.
Eaten by
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
Browses on leaves and twigs.
Depends on
Chalcedon Checkerspot
Euphydryas chalcedona
Larvae feed on its leaves.
Pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen.
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Fall Color
Fall color refers to the seasonal change in foliage pigmentation, primarily in deciduous plants, displaying vibrant hues.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Wetland
This habitat trait identifies species found in wetlands, which are areas of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, including marshes, swamps, and bogs.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always stay on paths when exploring plants, and don't touch without asking an adult.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Rose Spirea?
Start with the whole plant, then compare leaf arrangement, leaf edges, stems and any flowers or fruit. Opposite leaves grow in pairs; alternate leaves come one at a time along the stem. These details tell you far more together than a single green leaf does. Plant Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.
How tall is Rose Spirea?
120-180 cm
How wide does Rose Spirea spread?
120-180 cm
How big are the flowers on Rose Spirea?
0.5-1 cm
When does Rose Spirea bloom?
Summer
Is Rose Spirea edible?
No
Is Rose Spirea toxic?
None
What is Rose Spirea's lifecycle?
Perennial
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