Mountain Spirea

Mountain spirea is a diminutive deciduous shrub, typically 8 inches to 3 feet tall, native to southwestern British Columbia south to California, restricted to mountain elevations (2000-11000 feet) on rocky, moist sites. Despite its small stature, this species produces remarkably showy flowers: small (2 mm), rose-pink blooms appear in flat-topped, terminal clusters (corymbs) and create a vivid

Mountain spirea is a plant for cool, moist mountain sites with partial shade and well-drained, rocky soil rich in organic matter. Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; once established, it accepts moderate dryness. The plant is extremely long-lived and rarely needs pruning.