Shrubs

Sorbaria sorbifolia

False spirea

False spirea. Representative plant

Large, divided green leaves give this vigorous shrub a fernlike texture. Upright plumes of small white flowers appear in early summer. Best in roomy naturalistic plantings, it spreads strongly through root suckers and needs active control in a mixed border.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Mature size: Height: 5–10 ft. · Spread: 5–10 ft.; forms colonies
Water: Moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zones 2–8
Bloom: White plumes; early summer

Sizes & prices

#7False Spirea, giant Astile-looking Shrub, white plume flowers$49.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Seasonal interest

Foliage: Deciduous.

Growing & care

Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring; remove unwanted suckers promptly.

Sources & photo credits

NC State Extension

Photo: Leonora Enking · CC-BY-SA 2.0

Image notes: False spirea. Representative plant; resized and re-encoded without enlargement, not cropped.

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.