Spiraea nipponica ‘Snowmound’
Snowmound Spiraea
Evergreen-Deciduous | Deciduous |
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Overall Mature Size | Small |
Mature Height & Spread | 2-3' x 3-5' |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Water | Medium Water |
Flower Color | White |
Bloom Time | Spring |
Natural Growth Habit | Rounding |
Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Fall Color, Hedge |
Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
Sunset Garden Zones | 1-10, 14-21 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Moderate to fast-growing deciduous shrub to 3-5’ tall and wide. This floriferous free-growing variety forms a dense rounded-mound of gracefully-arching branches cloaked in soft dark-green foliage and is revered for its spectacular display of abundant snow-white flowers appearing spring into summer. These flowers are a favorite for butterflies as well as being a popular white filler for cut flower arrangements. Well-suited as an accent foundation planting mass planting or informal hedge. Prefers a well-drained soil regular watering and a full to partial sun exposure.