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Sorbaria (False Spirea): Carefree, Suckering Shrub for Sun or Shade

Reliable Summer Bloomer

Sorbaria (sor-BAY-ree-uh) produces feathery white plumes in early summer on a fast-growing, deciduous framework. Tolerates wind, average to moist soil, and full sun to part shade. Spreads by suckers—site where colonization is welcome or contain with a barrier.

Quick Facts

Hardy, adaptable, minimal pests.
Prune only to remove dead wood in late winter.
Excellent for naturalistic plantings and erosion control.

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