Spirea
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Spirea
Spiraea
Spirea is a beautiful flowering plant that loves the sunshine! Its colorful blooms can make any garden look cheerful and bright.
Habitat: Gardens and parks
Appearance
The Spirea is a beautiful shrub adorned with dense clusters of tiny white, pink, or red flowers. Its arching branches are covered in small, vibrant green leaves, often creating a mounding or upright shape. It stands out with its abundant, showy blooms that blanket the plant.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusSpiraea
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Some Spirea types are nicknamed 'Bridal Wreath' for their cascading white flowers!
Spirea shrubs can live for many, many years, becoming a long-time garden friend!
Their tiny flowers grow in huge clusters, making a big, colorful splash in nature!
You can find Spirea growing wild on mountainsides and along sunny riverbanks!
Special abilities
Ability
Pollinator Magnet
Spirea has abundant, nectar-rich flowers that attract and feed essential pollinators like bees and butterflies, helping them thrive.
Ability
Erosion Controller
Spirea can develop strong, fibrous root systems that help anchor soil on slopes, preventing erosion and keeping land stable.
Ability
Hardy Survivor
Spirea can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions and even some air pollution, allowing it to grow in diverse environments.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 50-200 cm
- Spread
- 60-250 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
gathers nectar and pollen from flowers
pollinates
Monarch Butterfly
Danaus plexippus
visits flowers for sweet nectar fuel
eaten by
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
browses on leaves and young stems
shelters
Great Tit
Parus major
builds nests and hides among dense branches
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.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Spirea?
50-200 cm
How wide does Spirea spread?
60-250 cm
How big are the flowers on Spirea?
0.5-1.5 cm
When does Spirea bloom?
Spring to early Summer
Is Spirea edible?
No
Is Spirea toxic?
None
What is Spirea's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Spirea pollinated?
Insect
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