PYRACANTHA

Pyracantha (Pyracantha coccinea): Pyracantha is a very tough shrub that, once established, is drought tolerant, has white flowers in the spring and is one of the few broadleaf evergreen shrubs that tolerates full sun. Pyracantha must be pruned regularly to keep it under control and also has thorns. (10'Hx10'W) Zone 5

SCOTCH BROOM

Scotch Broom (Cytisus spp.): Scotch Broom is one of the most beautiful spring flowering plants. Its flower colors include yellow, which is the most common, pink and red. This shrub is very drought tolerant once established and after flowering has a southwestern or desert look. Scotch Broom will not do well in colder areas of Utah but does well along the Wasatch Front. Plant in full sun. (6'Hx6'W) Zone 6

SERVICEBERRY

Regent Serviceberry (Amelanchier anlifolia 'Regent'): Regent Serviceberry is oftentimes used specifically for fruit production. It has very nice white flowers in the spring and may go red in the fall. (6'Hx6'W) Zone 4

Serviceberry (Amelanchier anlifolia): This is a native shrub that has pretty white flowers in the spring and tasty berries later in the year. Use serviceberry in natural settings and grow in full sun to part shade. (15'Hx15'W) Zone 4

SIBERIAN PEASHRUB

Siberian Peashrub (Caragana arborescens): Siberian Peashrub is a very cold hardy plant, and it is also very tolerant of poor soil and drought. It has nice, yellow flowers in the spring and prefers full sun to part shade. (15'Hx18'W) Zone 2

SNOWBALL BUSH

Snowball Bush (Viburnum opolus 'Sterile'): Snowball Bush has been planted and enjoyed in Utah for many years. Its spring flowers are its biggest attraction, and they are not only beautiful but also very fragrant. Snowball Bush is fruitless and pest resistant. Plant in full sun to part shade. (10'Hx12'W) Zone 4

SPIRAEA

Spiraeas are a very diverse group of shrubs. Most varieties will grow to three feet tall with a few of the larger varieties reaching five feet. Flower color is either pink or white and they prefer full sun to part shade.

Albaflora Spiraea (Spiraea x bumalda 'Albaflora'): Alba Flora Spiraea is a very beautiful spiraea. It is almost a carbon copy of Anthony Waterer but has white flowers. This spiraea works well when planted in combination with Anthony Waterer or on its own. Plant in full sun to part shade (3'Hx3'W) Zone 4

Anthony Waterer Spiraea (Spiraea x bumalda 'Anthony Waterer'): Anthony Waterer Spiraea is the most common spiraea sold in Utah. It has masses of pink flowers in late spring or early summer and will re-bloom if the old flower heads are pruned out. Plant in full sun to part shade. (3'Hx3'W) Zone 4

Daphne Spiraea (Spiraea x japonica 'Alpine'): Daphne Spiraea has light-pink flowers in late spring and works well as a ground cover. Plant in full sun to part shade (2'Hx5'W) Zone 4

Dolchica Spiraea (Spiraea x bumalda 'Dolchica'): Dolchica Spiraea is similar to Anthony Waterer Spiraea, with the main difference is that its new growth emerges a maroon color and then turns green. Plant in full sun to part shade (3'Hx3'W) Zone 4

Froebeli's Spiraea (Spiraea x bumalda 'Froebelii'): Froebeli's Spiraea is similar to Anthony Waterer Spiraea. The main difference is it has darker flowers. Plant in full sun to part shade (3'Hx3'W) Zone 5

Gold Flame Spiraea (Spiraea x bumalda 'Gold Flame'): Gold Flame Spiraea's new growth emerges a brilliant red color that then turns to golden yellow at maturity. Flower color is rose red and Gold Flame Spiraea also turns red in the fall. Do not plant on south sides of buildings or in other hot exposures. (3'Hx3'W) Zone 4

Gold Mound Spiraea (Spiraea x bumalda 'Gold Mound'): Gold Mound Spiraea is similar to Gold Flame Spiraea. Its new growth emerges yellow and it turns red in the fall. Do not plant on south sides of buildings or in other hot exposures. (2'Hx3'W) Zone 4

Lime Mound Spiraea (Spiraea x bumalda 'Monhub'): Lime Mound Spiraea is a very popular variety. Its new foliage emerges bright yellow and then turns lime green, and in the fall foliage turns dark red to almost purple. Plant in full sun to part shade. (2'Hx3'W) Zone 4

Little Princess Spiraea (Spiraea x japonica 'Little Princess'): Little Princess Spiraea is often used as a border or foundation plant. It has light pink flowers in late spring and is a very popular spiraea. Plant in full sun to part shade. (2'Hx3'W) Zone 4

Magic Carpet Spiraea (Spiraea x bumalda 'Magic Carpet'): Magic Carpet Spiraea is one of the smallest varieties of spiraea when fully grown. Its new growth emerges orange-red and then turns green. It also has masses of pink flowers in late spring. Plant in full sun to part shade. (18"Hx18"W) Zone 4

Mellow Yellow Spiraea (Spiraea thumbergii 'Ogon'): Mellow Yellow Spiraea has very bright yellow foliage and has white flowers in the spring. It needs regular pruning to maintain its shape and vigor. Use as a foundation or border plant and do not plant on the south side of buildings or in other places that have lots of hot sun. (3'Hx3'W) Zone 4

Neon Flash Spiraea (Spiraea x japonica 'Neon Flash'): Neon Flash Spiraea is similar to Anthony Waterer Spiraea but it has darker flowers and its new growth emerges dark red and then matures to a dark green. (3'Hx3'W) Zone 4

Norman Spiraea (Spiraea x bumalda 'Norman'): Norman Spiraea is similar to Magic Carpet Spiraea but its flowers are lighter pink. Norman Spiraea works well in flowerbeds or in rock gardens and prefers to be planted in full sun to part shade. (18"Hx18"W) Zone 4

Shirobana Spiraea (Spiraea x japonica 'Shirobana'): Shirobana Spiraea is a popular spiraea that is similar to Little Princess. It grows slightly taller and bears both white and pink flowers in late spring and does well in full sun or part shade. (3'Hx3'W) Zone 4

Snowmound Spiraea (Spiraea nipponica 'tosaensis'): Snowmound Spiraea is a very popular white flowering spiraea. It flowers in late spring and is often used as a foundation or a border plant. Snowmound Spiraea holds its shape better than other white flowering forms. Plant in full sun to part shade. (3'Hx3'W) Zone 4

Tri-color Spiraea (Spiraea x bumalda 'Tri-color'): Norman Spiraea is similar to Anthony Waterer but its flowers have three different colors: light pink, dark pink and maroon. Plant in full sun to part shade. (3'Hx3'W) Zone 4

Vanhouttei Spiraea (Spiraea x vanhouttei): Vanhouttei Spiraea is often confused with Bridal Wreath Spiraea. It has a weeping form and is covered with white flowers in mid spring. The foliage is green and turns red in the fall. This spiraea works well in less formal and naturalized settings. (6'Hx6'W) Zone 4