Douglas Spirea

Spiraea douglasii

Plant Description

Fast-growing deciduous shrub forming beautiful dense spires of pinkish-purple blooms in July. Attractive ornamental that can be quite aggressive in moist areas and wetlands, but is also drought tolerant. It attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Also called hardhack.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Shrub
Habitats	Conifer forests Gardens Little Habitats Residential yards Riparian areas Riparian forests Streams Wetlands
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Moist to wet Well drained
Special Uses	Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms August Blooms July Blooms June Deciduous Drought tolerant Erosion control Flowering Flowers pink Hedgerow Ornamental Perennial Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds Provides soil stabilization Provides wildlife habitat Restoration/revegetation Woody
Shade Preference	Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	3-6.5’