Spiraea x bumalda 'Monhub'

Limemound Spirea

Deciduous Shrub

Bright yellow spring foliage matures to golden yellow on mounding deciduous shrub. Pink blooms in summer are attractive to butterflies and pollinators. Easy-care plant well-suited to massing, use as a deciduous hedge, or used individually within mixed beds. Interest continues into autumn with a display of orange-red fall color.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Full Sun, Full Shade, Afternoon Sun

Water Needs: Average

Description

Size: 36 - 48 tall x 36 - 48 wide
Shape / Form: Rounded
Foliage Texture: Medium
Foliage Quality: Medium

Features: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance

Foliage Color: Chartreuse / Lime, Yellow / Gold


Bloom Season: May, Jun


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Banks and Slopes, Cutting Garden, Hedges and Screens, Mixed Border, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations: Tough / Fool-Proof
Wildlife: Birds, Butterflies

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role: mid-plane filler
Collections: Plants That Earn Their Keep

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: medium

Plant Combos