Spiraea japonica 'Limemound' |
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Limemound Spirea |
Description
Limemound is a low mounding shrub, reaching 3' tall and 6' wide. It has unusual deciduous foliage: new leaf growth is lemon yellow, maturing to lime green, changing to orange red in fall. Pale pink flowers cluster at the branch ends in summer. It prefers full to part sun with medium amount of watering and well draining soil.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Light Green, Yellow Green, Yellow
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Lawn, Patio, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.
Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.