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Japanese spirea and Shrubby cinquefoil: growing conditions and wildlife benefits.

COMMON CHOICE Japanese spirea Spiraea japonica	NATIVE ALTERNATIVE Shrubby cinquefoil Dasiphora fruticosa
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Native range
Japan and China	Temp. Northern Hemisphere.See state guides
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade	Full sun
Soil moisture
Average moisture; well-drained soil	Average moisture / Dry soil
Mature height
4–6 ft	2–4 ft
Mature spread
4–7 ft	3–5 ft
USDA hardiness zones
3–8	2–7
Season of interest
Spring–summer	Summer–Fall
Garden & wildlife value
Flowers attract butterflies.	A long season of native flowers supports bumblebees, specialist bees, and butterflies.
Growing notes
A deciduous shrub with many smaller cultivars. Can spread by seed beyond garden beds.	Best in cool summers with moist, drained soil; struggles in hot, humid southeastern gardens.
Growing information	Growing information Native range: Kew

Sizes describe the species; individual cultivars can differ.