Zones vary by species.
Full, Partial
Moderate
Sorbaria
False Spirea
Rosaceae
Deciduous, Shrubs
FromCalifornia. Erect or sprawlingto 2–3 ft. high and 3 ft. wide.Ovate green leaves to 13/4 in.long. Purple, 1-in. flowers inlate winter, spring. Superiorforms include ‘Mountain Pride’and ‘Salmon Creek’. Little orno water.
Sorbaria sorbifolia, photo courtesy of David Cavagnaro
Native toeastern Asia. Grows to 3–8 ft.tall, 10 ft. wide. Leaves 6–12 in.long; flower plumes to 1 ft. long.
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