Jul 18, 2024 · Japanese spiraea (Spiraea japonica) is considered invasive in Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia. It can seed easily, take over natural areas, and prevent native plants from thriving.

Spiraea / spaɪˈriːə /, [1] sometimes spelled spirea in common names, and commonly known as meadowsweets or steeplebushes, is a genus of about 80 to 100 species [2] of shrubs in the family Rosaceae. They are native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere, with the greatest diversity in …

Spirea is easy to grow in nearly any garden. It's hardy in USDA zones 4-8, with many selections expanding that to 3-9. It is tolerant of a wide range of conditions, including poor soil, heat, cold, humidity, drought and urban pollution. Not only is spirea low-maintenance, but it also attracts butterflies and other insect pollinators.

Like hydrangea, rhododendron, and lilac, spirea (or spiraea) has joined the ranks as one of the most popular flowering shrubs for the home garden. Their long-lasting blooms and ability to serve a variety of landscape functions — from mass plantings and perennial borders to groundcovers and informal hedges — have made them a staple in ...

Mar 25, 2025 · Spiraea, commonly mis-spelt as spirea, are quick-growing deciduous shrubs grown mainly for their attractive flowers in spring or summer. Flowers are borne in profusion and in heads or clusters made up of many tiny blooms, which are white, pink or purple in colour.

Feb 14, 2025 · Spirea flowers, typically white, pink, or red, attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, enhancing garden biodiversity. They thrive in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, and their low-maintenance nature makes them …

Mar 27, 2023 · Novice and experienced gardeners alike love spirea bushes (Spiraea) for their eye-catching beauty, fast growth rate, hardiness, and ease of care. Spirea shrubs are deciduous shrubs that can be divided into two categories: spring blooming and summer blooming.

Spireas (Spiraea species) are among the easiest flowering shrubs to grow. These attractive shrubs are fast growing and should be grown in full sun for best flowering. They can, however, tolerate partial shade. Some are spring bloomers; whereas others bloom in the summer.

Jun 12, 2023 · Spiraea, commonly spelled spirea, is a genus of over 80 woody shrubs in the Rosaceae (rose) family. Native to temperate zones in the Northern Hemisphere, the greatest diversity of species is found in eastern China.

Sep 30, 2024 · Spirea are landscape favorites because they don't require much maintenance to look attractive. This diverse group of flowering shrubs comes in many sizes, colors, and forms. Plus, they're easy-to-grow plants that are hardy in most regions of the country, especially Zones 4-10. Spireas are very fast-growing.