Northern Crescents Chapter - NABA
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Three Atlantis Fritillaries tasting "False Spirea"

 

 

 

Quite a convention this July day

 

 

Buzzing with activity!

 

 

Here's a little Silver Bordered Fritillary

 

 

About Sorbaria Sorbifolia

Common Name: Ural False Spirea
Zone: 2 to 8
Height and spread: 5 to 8 feet
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium

This shrub is not fussy. It thrives best in average to moist, rich, well-drained soil in full sun. May spread by suckers, especially in looser soils. Stays in check in clay soils. Prune in late winter to early spring (plants may be cut close to the ground to rejuvenate). This shrub has no serious insect or disease problems.

 

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