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Product Info
Steeplebush (Spiraea corymbosa)
Rose Family
Dwarf Spiraea is a rare, very short deciduous shrub found in just a few locations in the south/northeast. It can grow up to 3’ but usually is 1-1.5’ tall. Creamy-white flower clusters appear in early summer followed by brown seed capsules. In the wild it can be found in rocky woodlands and other drier areas.It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils.
Blooms: White/Pink, 8-12 weeks, Jun-Aug.
Leaves: Serrated, 2’ long leaves turn yellow in fall
Height: 1-3’
Space: 2-3'
Soil: Average-Dry
Exposure: Full sun-Part sun
Fauna: Unknown–likely small bees and butterflies
Seeds: Brown, dry capsule with very small seed
Deer Resistance: Medium
Zone:4-8
Native Status: NC native, rare in the Piedmont and Mountains
Provenance: VA, seed grown
