Snowmound Spirea
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Snowmound Spirea |
| Botanical Name | Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Mature Height | 3 to 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 3 to 4 ft |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Interest | Showy |
| Bloom Period | May to June |
| Seasonal Interest | Summer |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Type | Simple |
| Fall Color | Insignificant |
| Attributes | Clay Soil, Deer Resistant |
| Attracts Butterflies | Yes |
| Attracts Birds | No |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 to 8 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
| Maintenance Level | Low |
| Cost | Moderate |
| Watering Notes | Water during periods of drought and if rainfall is less than 1" per week. |
| Fertilize Notes | Use a balanced slow-release fertilizer yearly while still dormant. |
| Prune Notes | Remove the three thickest stems at ground level and select a few more to maintain a good balance. Shearing is not necessary. |