Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' ~ Little Princess Spirea size-5-g IMAGE: RA Dudley Nurseries

IMAGE: RA Dudley Nurseries

typically reaching a height of about 20-30 feet at maturity

The soft lavender flower spikes that bloom in late summer and through fall are sterile

Cotoneaster-salicifolius-flowering

attracting butterflies

Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' ~ Little Princess Spirea size-5-g IMAGE: RA Dudley NurseriesLittle Princess Spirea is a compact rounded deciduous shrub with oval sharp toothed medium green leaves that gains attractive copper bronze tones in fall. Flat topped clusters of pale pink flowers cover the plant in later spring to summer. Grows best in full sun and well drained soils. Removed spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. Type: Shrub Origins: Japan Height: 1. 5' 2. 5' Spread: 2 3' Spacing: 2' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 8 Culture: Full Sun,