Hardhack aka Douglas Spirea (Spiraea douglasii)

Name: Hardhack aka Douglas Spirea (Spiraea douglasii)
Brand: BC Native Plants
Price: 0.01 CAD
Availability: InStock

Sunlight:

Full Sun

Soil Type:

Moist

Hardhack is a pioneer species in British Columbia, which means that it is one of the first plants to grow in an area after a forest fire or other disturbance. It is very hardy and can reproduce quickly through suckers. Although it is a native species, it can be problematic if it outcompetes native species which are less hardy. However, hardhack is an important plant for native pollinator species, and its seeds also provide a food source for birds and small mammals.

Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade

Soil: prefers moist, boggy, and riparian habitats, its hardiness allows it to survive, and even thrive, in landscapes with drier summers. Prefers acidic, poor soils but is adaptable to various soil types.

Height: 6–10 feet (185–305 cm)
Spread: 3–4 feet (90–120 cm)

Garden Design:

An excellent native plant for a rain garden because it naturally thrives in consistently moist to wet soil conditions, such as bogs, swamps, and along streambanks.

Woody, thicket-forming; best as mass/edge structure in garden designs.

Bloom Times:

June
July
August

Pollinator Support:

Bees
Butterflies

Grows Well With

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