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Douglas spiraea

This attractive, many-stemmed shrub does best in moist, open sunny areas. It reaches 4 ft. or more and blooms in early to mid summer with fragrant pink to purple flower plumes. A great choice for seasonally wet areas.
Description from woodbrooknativeplantnursery.com

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Douglas spiraea

Douglas spiraea fast facts

Scientific Name

Spiraea douglasii

Family

Rosaceae

Garden Type

Rain Garden Appropriate, Anywhere

Wildlife

Butterflies

Native Plant Region

Western WA, PNW, North America

Light needs

Filtered, Full Sun

Water Needs

Medium

Plant Type

Deciduous, Perennial, Shrub

Bloom Color(s)

Purple

Height

5 – 10 feet

Width

5 – 10 feet

Months in Bloom

June, July, August

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

Yes
Douglas spiraea

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