Spiraea nipponica ‘Snowmound’

Family: Rosaceae

Common name: SNOWMOUND NIPPON SPIREA

Native to: Japan

Sentiment: victory

Plant

Type: shrub

Forms: arching, clumping, erect

Leaves deciduous

Max height: 5.25 feet

Max width: 5.25 feet

Flower

white/off white

Leaf

green

Horticulture

Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species

Plant features: deciduous

Exposure: part shade, sun

Propagates by: seed

flowers in spring

Soil type: well drained

USDA Zones: zone 4 -30 f, zone 5 to -20 f, zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f

Temp. range: -30 to +30 °F

Water: moderate, regular

Butterflies that feed on this plant