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Botanical Garden University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Letters and Science Botany Department |
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Genus: Spiraea Species X bumalda -Flowering Choice Common Name: Spiraea Family: Rosaceae Order: Rosales Native: Parents from Eastern Asia Location: Prefers sunny, moist, well-drained, ordinary garden soil Habit: Shrub Height: 2 to 4 feet Width: 2 to 4 feet Season: Late Spring to Summer Color: White, red or pink Propagation: Seed or stem cutting Zone: 3_8 Note: This small shrub is suitable for shrub borders, mass planting, hedges, and foundation plantings. Flowers of Spireas attract butterflies. Monitor plant for leaf spot, powdery mildew, fire blight, root rot, aphids scale, and leaf roller. |
Comments, Questions, Desire to Support: Contact Mo Fayyaz, Greenhouse/Garden Director, 608 262 2235.
File last updated: 2006.
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