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Genus: Spiraea Species: japonica var alpina Common Name: Daphne Spirea Family: Rosaceae Order: Rosales Native: China and Japan Habit: Shrub Height: 1 to 1.5 feet Width: 2 to 3 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Pink Propagation: Stem cutting Zone: 3-8 Note: This small shrub is suitable for shrub borders, mass planting and hedges. The flowers of Spireas attract butterflies. Monitor plant for leaf spot, powdery mildew, fire blight, root rot, aphids scale, and leaf roller. Prefers sunny, moist, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.