Spiraea japonica 'Golden Elf'
Japanese Spirea, Japanese Meadowsweet
Family: Rosaceae Rose
| Type | Shrub, groundcover |
| USDA Hardiness range | 4A - 9A |
| Exposure | Full shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Pink |
| Bloom time | Spring and Summer |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, erosion control, foundation, ground cover, massing, rock garden, specimen |
| Height | 5" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm |
| Spread | 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Leaf color | Yellow |
| Fruit color | Brown |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |