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Hardhack

Spiraea tomentosa

Also called Steeplebush

  • Bottlebrush-like spikes of tiny pink flowers
  • Brown seed heads persist into the winter
  • Leaves bright green above, blue-green underneath
  • Fall colour is golden-yellow
  • Upright, vase-shaped habit
  • Bloom Time: Summer

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Purple

HEIGHT:
100-125 cm

SPREAD:
100-125 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Suckering freely, it is excellent for re-naturalization. To keep it controlled, some removal of suckers may be necessary.

Additional Notes about Hardhack:

Native to Ontario

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Butterflies
Native to Ontario
Native to Ontario
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Salt Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained
Moist to Wet Soils
GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous
FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
HABIT:
Upright
Clumping
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)
LANDSCAPE USES:
Naturalizing
Woodland/woods edge
Hedge