Characteristics:   Medium sized deciduous shrub (to 3 feet tall).  Producing clusters of rose-pink flowers in spring.  Found at mid to high elevations but grows quite well at low elevations. 

Cultivation:  Mountain Spirea prefers full sun to part shade and moderate moisture.

Native Range:  Western States

Landscape Uses:  Shrub border, butterfly garden

USDA Hardiness:  Zone 3