Spiraea japonica 'Golden Princess' ~ Golden Princess Spirea traditional Purple Coneflower 1

Purple Coneflower 1

but it becomes rough and fissured as it ages

Note: can be invasive-Plant in a contained area to prevent over-spreading

The blooms are said to aid in digestion and sleep

IMAGE: Baummapper

Spiraea japonica 'Golden Princess' ~ Golden Princess Spirea traditional Purple Coneflower 1Golden Princess Spirea is a dwarf upright deciduous shrub with oval sharp toothed foliage that emerges bronze yellow and matures gold before earning red and bronze tones in fall. Flat topped clusters of soft pink flowers cover the plant in later spring to summer. Grows best in full sun and well drained soils. Type: Shrub Origins: Japan Height: 2' 3' Spread: 3 4' Spacing: 3' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Pink Season