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Rose spirea

Spiraea douglasii var. douglasii

Rose spirea (Spiraea douglasii var. douglasii) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes MO — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 4a–11a. Mature size 4'–10'. Blooms Jun–Sep.

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Family
—
Group
shrub
Native range
Native to 9 U.S. states, including AK, CA, CO, ID, MO, MT…
USDA hardiness
Zones 4a–11a
Mature size
4'–10'
Sun
Part shade
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
Jun–Sep
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Rose spirea (Spiraea douglasii var. douglasii)
Spiraea douglasii var. douglasii — Rose spirea. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Gavin Slater, some rights reserved (CC BY).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Rose spirea (Spiraea douglasii var. douglasii) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes MO — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 4a–11a. Mature size 4'–10'. Blooms Jun–Sep. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, rose spirea pairs naturally with: Bastard toadflax (Comandra umbellata), Pale bastard toadflax (Comandra umbellata ssp. pallida), Bastard toadflax (Comandra umbellata ssp. umbellata), American red raspberry (Rubus idaeus).

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