Korean Spirea

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Houston and Grossman Ponds

Source of plant

Spring Meadow Nursery, Plantasia

Description

Compact, mounded shrub growing to 2-3' tall and 4-5' across, with dark green foliage and 1-3" diameter, flat topped pink flowers in May-June. Leaves are elliptic or elliptic-ovate to elliptic-oblong, 1 to 3.5" long, acute to acuminate, cuneate, simple serrate with a 1/4" long petiole. Fall color is often a good yellow.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4