Rock Spirea
Rock spirea is a graceful native shrub that grows upright, slightly arching branches. The small, green, serrated leaves turn orange, gold, red, purple, or yellow in fall.
In early to mid-summer, rock spirea produces tiny white flowers in a large, airy panicles. The tan fruit persists through winter.
This plant grows natively in the foothills west of Colorado Springs and is a good candidate for very low water zones in our area.
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Rock Spirea
Rock spirea is a graceful native shrub that grows upright, slightly arching branches. The small, green, serrated leaves turn orange, gold, red, purple, or yellow in fall.
In early to mid-summer, rock spirea produces tiny white flowers in a large, airy panicles. The tan fruit persists through winter.
This plant grows natively in the foothills west of Colorado Springs and is a good candidate for very low water zones in our area.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Holodiscus dumosus
Pronunciation
ho-loh-DIS-kus doo-MO-sus
Mature Height
4 to 6 ft.
Mature Spread
4 to 6 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
creamy white with faint pink
Bloom time
early to mid-summer
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
Rocky Mountains
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 10,000 ft.
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