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Sorbaria sorbifolia

False Spirea (Ash Leaf Spirea)

They look like a giant white astilbe with their large flowers and bold, tropical-looking foliage. Spreading by suckers, they are easy to grow and are a site-adaptable plant.

  • »  Tiny white flowers in dense, terminal, pyramidal panicles
  • »  Deep green foliage resembles that of a mountain ash
  • »  Erect, multi-stemmed shrub spreads rapidly by suckers and forming colonies
  • »  Bloom Time: Early summer

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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:2
  • Height:1-2 m
  • Spread:1-3 m
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attributes
• Deciduous
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Multi-stem/Clump form
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Foundation planting
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Sorbaria sorbifolia

Potential invasive species

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Sorbaria sorbifolia

False spirea is best grown with average to medium moisture in an organically rich, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Plants may be cut close to the ground to rejuvenate their growth by pruning them in late winter or early spring. 

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