spiraea prunifolia (bridal wreath spirea) brown

spiraea prunifolia (bridal wreath spirea) browndouble, white flowers before the leaves shiny, dark green leaves turn yellow orange in the fall upright, vase shaped form bloom time: spring zone 4 height 100 125cm spread 100 125cm colour white flowers on previous year's growth so any pruning for size or shape should be done soon after flowering tolerates many soils and conditions, however, it does not like wet feet full sun, partial sun shade attracts butterflies long blooming low maintenance salt

prune veronicastrum back in early summer to increase branching and bloom count

bloom time: late summer to mid-fall

well-branched perennial

tap root and does not like to be disturbed once established

fall colours include red

colour deep pink

upright rounded plant

mauve-lilac

from manitoba east throughout the great lakes region

it is a slow-spreading sod former

best grown in moist to wet conditions

protect from strong winds