Douglas-spiraea is primarily a wetland plant, with beautiful steeple-shaped flower clusters, which give it its other name, steeplebush.

Planting

Mostly container seedlings, not widely available.

Natural Regeneration

Regenerates primarily through sprouting from underground stems, called rhizomes.

  • Streamside Planting Zone: 1
  • Tolerance to flooding: HIGH
  • Tolerance to shade: LOW
  • Tolerance to drought: LOW

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