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A diminutive selection, about a fifth the size of the species and about half the size of ‘Sem’. It boasts brighter and longer-lasting colorful springtime foliage that yields an array of yellow, orange, red, and even pink hues. White, astilbe-like, flowers appear in summer attracting butterflies and other pollinators. As growth slows in mid-summer, the foliage transitions to a Kelly green. Remove the suckers annually to maintain a mounded habit or plant in restricted area to contain its growth. Tolerant of alkaline and clay soils.
| Dimensions | 3 × 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Sorbaria sorbifolia 'SMNSSC' PP#33,551, CBRAF |
| Zone | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Red, Yellow |
| Height | 2-3' |
| Width/Spread | 3-4' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Moist |
| Uses | Hedges, Mass Planting, Screening, Specimen |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Foliage interest |
Blooms on old wood – prune after flowering if desired.
