Description
Spirea
Scientific Name: Spiraea douglasii
Add fragrant summer colour to your landscape with Spirea (Spiraea douglasii), also known as hardhack, a hardy native shrub found throughout British Columbia. Its fluffy pink flower spikes are a magnet for pollinators.
Spirea is well adapted to the moist soils of Interior BC and tolerates wet ground well. Its upright pink plumes, toothed leaves, and dense form make it excellent for pollinator gardens, wetland plantings, and erosion control.
Growing naturally along wetlands, streams, and moist meadows, this vigorous shrub spreads to form dense stands that stabilize wet soils and feed pollinators through summer.
Features
- Native to British Columbia and western North America
- Fluffy pink summer flower spikes
- Magnet for native bees and butterflies
- Thrives in moist and wet ground
- Spreads to stabilize wet soils
- Provides cover for wildlife
- Ideal for pollinator and watershed plantings
Growing Information
Mature Height: 1 to 2 m (3 to 6.5 ft)
Spread: 1 to 2 m (3 to 6.5 ft)
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Moist to wet soils
Moisture Requirements: Moderate to high
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Ecological Benefits
Spirea’s abundant summer flowers are a valuable nectar source for native bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Its dense, spreading roots stabilize wet soils and streambanks, and its cover shelters wildlife. This species supports pollinator habitat and watershed restoration.
Please note: As a native plant, size and appearance may vary depending on the season and stage of growth.
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