Spirea Shrub Height Shipped:2 3 Feet Ideal for hardiness zone 8 All Fern Plants Ideal for hardiness zone 8 you cannot go wrong with this plant The most distinctive and high value feature of spiraea is its flowers‚ which are small and delicate in pink and mostly arranged in clusters․ Depending on the species‚ the plants have several periods of blooming‚ usually starting in late spring and flowering into summer․ Their numerous flowers draw more species of bees and butterflies to areas with the plants‚ as well as adding motion to the landscape․ The flowers of many spirea cultivars remain in bloom for several weeks‚ and the time when a spirea is in full bloom is a cause for celebration among gardeners․ This makes it an important contributor to the numbers in the pollinator population and not only an aesthetically pleasing plant‚ but also an important part of a healthy garden․ However‚ regardless of its aesthetic improvements‚ the old cultures and traditions surrounding spiraea should not be overlooked․ The spiraea species have within its cultures and social practices been known to have medicinal usage due to its proposed curative properties․ Several of the spiraea species have been used for various medicinal purposes․ Spiraea is associated with love and romance‚ and has been used in wedding bouquets and in decorations for other similar occasions․ In certain countries and regions‚ the plant can also be found used symbolically in cultural festivities․ It may‚ for example‚ be used to decorate streets‚ buildings‚ and other areas to create a celebratory impression․ This cultural aspect adds another level of interest to spirea‚ showing that‚ like humans‚ plants can also have cultural importance․