Deciduous shrub · Brilliant fall color · Pollinator favorite
Growing conditions
Sun: Full sun to shade
Soil: Average to moist soils; tolerates wet soils
Plant details
Size: ~4–8 ft tall × 4–6 ft wide (spreads by suckers to form colonies)
Blooms: Late spring into early summer
Fall color: Shades of red
Deer resistant: Yes
Why we love it
- A beautiful native alternative to invasive Japanese barberry
- Graceful white bottlebrush flowers provide weeks of bloom
- Makes an excellent foundation or border shrub with a naturally mounded habit
- Spreads by suckers to form a beautiful hedge or naturalized planting
- Leaves turn brilliant shades of red in fall, providing one of the best autumn displays among native shrubs
Why wildlife loves it
- Fragrant flowers attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and many other pollinators
- Dense branching offers shelter and nesting cover for birds and other wildlife
Fun to see
Sweetspire's arching stems turn a deep purple-red providing winter interest.
What to expect at pickup
Ground covers and ferns are sold as young, well rooted plugs. Shrubs are sold in 1 gallon containers.
Because this is a fall collection, some plants may have limited foliage or may be beginning to enter dormancy at pickup. This is a normal seasonal change. Their roots are healthy and ready to establish after planting.
Before you order
All orders are for pickup at the Montclair Farmers Market.
• Choose your pickup Saturday at checkout
• Orders must be picked up on that date
• Plants are living and may vary in appearance
• All sales are final once plants are picked up
• Please check your plants at pickup — we can only address issues at that time
