species 33,306 observations
Japanese Spirea
Spiraea japonica
Field notes
Supports All
25
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
-
Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Fall Webworm Moth, Satyr Pug Moth
2
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
10
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Rusty-patched Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee
13
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained
- Soil pH
- Alkaline
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Resists
- Erosion
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.