Ashleaf Spirea
Did you know?
Ashleaf Spirea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') was originally hybridized in the Netherlands in 1998, and became available to the public in 2000.
Size
Up to 4 feet tall and wide
Flowers, Fruit, Foliage
Frothy clusters of white flowers appear on new growth in midsummer. Young leaves emerge as a copper-pink color and mature to a dark green.
Pests & Diseases
None serious
Landscape Use
Great as a groundcover, in massing, and in natural areas
Care Practices
Plant in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil. These dwarf shrubs are very cold hardy and tolerate a wide range of soil types, but are not drought tolerant. Prune in early spring.
Native Range
Northern Asia, from Ural to Japan