description Sorbaria sorbifolia Overview
Sorbaria sorbifolia, commonly called false spiraea, is a deciduous flowering shrub in the rose family, Rosaceae. It is native across northern Asia and is recognized by pinnate, feathery leaves and branched plumes of white flowers produced in summer. The plant spreads by suckering stems and can form dense colonies, which makes it relevant both as a garden plant and as a species that has naturalized beyond its native range.
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What is Sorbaria sorbifolia commonly called?
Sorbaria sorbifolia is commonly called false spiraea. It is a deciduous flowering shrub in the rose family, Rosaceae.
What do the flowers of Sorbaria sorbifolia look like?
The shrub produces branched plumes of white flowers in summer. Its leaves are pinnate and feathery, which gives the plant a soft, fern-like appearance.
Where is Sorbaria sorbifolia native?
Sorbaria sorbifolia is native across northern Asia. In gardens, its ability to spread by suckering is an important part of how it grows.
Does false spiraea spread aggressively?
It can spread through suckering, meaning new shoots emerge from the plant's underground root system. Gardeners should allow room for that spreading habit when planting it.
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