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Spiraea splendens
Spiraea splendens Baumann ex K. Koch
Rose Meadowsweet, Subalpine Spiraea
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: SPSP2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Subalpine Spiraea is a low-statured, deciduous shrub, 2-3 ft. tall, with shiny, bright green leaves; reddish-purple bark; and flat-topped clusters of tiny pink to purplish flowers.
The Subalpine Spiraea is a member of the rose family (family Rosaceae) which includes about 2000 species of trees, shrubs, and herbs worldwide.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Fruit Type: Aggregate , Follicle
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Fruit: Aggregated follicles.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PinkDistribution
USA: CA , ID , MT , NV , OR , WA , WYCanada: AB
Native Distribution: Mountains from British Columbia to nw. and Sierran California, east to Montana.
Native Habitat: Wet, open meadows; wooded or open, rocky slopes; stream banks; 2000-11,000 ft elevation.
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Find Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.
Mr. Smarty Plants says
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March 18, 2009
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April 27, 2007
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From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Spiraea splendens in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Spiraea splendens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Spiraea splendens
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-20Research By: TWC Staff