| Common Name: |
Galen Double Play Artisan Spirea |
| Scientific Name: |
Spiraea japonica 'Galen' |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Japanese Meadowsweet |
| Category: |
Shrub |
| Habit: |
Deciduous |
| Form: |
Mounded |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink |
| Bloom Size: |
Tiny |
| Bloom Shape: |
Flat-topped clusters (corymbs) |
| Bloom Season: |
Late spring to mid-summer |
| Foliage Description: |
Leaves (to 3? long) are oval and sharply-toothed. |
| Height of Plant: |
4-6 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
5-7 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 3-8 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun |
| Water Usage: |
Medium |
| Soil Type: |
Well-drained soil |
| Native Range: |
Japan & China |
| Propagation: |
Aggressive self-seeders - sometime considered invasive |
| Patent: |
USPP 21,712, Can 4,072 |
| Maintenance: |
Low |
| Other Information: |
Attracts butterflys |
| Location: |
Shade Garden |