Growing in Arizona: Easy to grow vine, extremely fragrant. Summer shade is best. Can be container grown.
Spiraea prunifolia
Growing in Phoenix: Fragrant masses of white tubular flowers adorn bare vines in early spring. Later the vines are covered in dark green glossy foliage. Foliage sometimes turns red-orange in late fall/ early winter.
Easy to grow in Arizona, prefers shade in summer, and benefits from deep watering. Tolerant of a variety of soils, including clay. Prune after flowering.
Can be container grown, use a 25-gallon or larger container.
