Japanese Spirea
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Japanese Spirea
Spiraea japonica
Japanese Spirea is a lovely shrub with bright pink flowers that bloom in the summer. It has green leaves that turn beautiful colors in the fall, making it a great addition to gardens.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Japanese Spirea is a mounding deciduous shrub with small, oval, green leaves. It produces flattened clusters of tiny pink or white flowers from late spring to summer, giving it a vibrant, compact appearance. Its dense form makes it visually distinct.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusSpiraea
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Gardeners often 'deadhead' spent blooms, encouraging even more flowers to appear later!
Its name, Spiraea, means 'wreath' in Greek, perhaps for its lovely flower clusters!
Many different types exist, with flowers ranging from bright pink to pure white.
The small, light seeds can travel on the wind, helping new plants grow far away!
Special abilities
Ability
Quick Sprout
Japanese Spirea can grow rapidly, establishing itself quickly in new areas to compete for sunlight.
Ability
Sun Shield
This plant has a high tolerance for full sun, allowing it to thrive where other plants might struggle.
Ability
Rebloom Power
Some varieties can rebloom after pruning, extending their beautiful flowering season for longer.
Ability
Tough Roots
Japanese Spirea can withstand periods of drought once established, helping it survive dry spells.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 60-180 cm
- Spread
- 60-180 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.4-0.6 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to mid-summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
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Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Bees collect nectar and pollen from its blooms.
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Butterflies are attracted to the nectar-rich flowers.
eaten by
White-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Deer may browse on its leaves and young stems.
shelters
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
Small birds seek shelter in its 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.
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.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
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.
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
Japanese MeadowsweetSpiraea japonica
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always be gentle around plants and don't eat any parts without asking an adult.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Japanese Spirea?
60-180 cm
How wide does Japanese Spirea spread?
60-180 cm
How big are the flowers on Japanese Spirea?
0.4-0.6 cm
When does Japanese Spirea bloom?
Late spring to mid-summer
Is Japanese Spirea edible?
No
Is Japanese Spirea toxic?
None
What is Japanese Spirea's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Japanese Spirea pollinated?
Insect
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