Spiraea japonica 'Limemound'
Limemound Spirea
Description
Limemound is a low mounding spiraea with unusual yellow-green foliage which makes it an excellent accent plant.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Yellow Green, Yellow
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Ranch
Accenting Features
Fall Color
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Foundation, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.