Autumn Bride Heuchera / White Snakeroot

Scientific Name: Spiraea thunbergii 'Ogon'

Plant Family: Rosaceae

Native Region: Japan and China (specific cultivar developed for garden use)

A deciduous shrub known for its slender, willow-like golden-yellow leaves and arching branches. It produces small white flowers in early spring.

Plant in full sun for best leaf color, though it tolerates light shade. Keep soil moist but well-drained. Prune after flowering to maintain shape.

We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.

Full sun to partial shade; 6+ hours of direct sun maximizes the golden foliage color.

Moderate; water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Once established, it is moderately drought-tolerant.

Prefers moist, well-drained loamy soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH (6.0 - 7.0).

USDA zones 4-8

Perennial deciduous shrub; mounding and arching habit, typically reaching 3 to 5 feet in height and width.

Early spring; features clusters of small, five-petaled white flowers that appear before or with the new leaves.

Non-toxic to humans, dogs, and cats; considered relatively safe for residential landscapes.

Propagated via softwood cuttings in early summer or by late-winter hardwood cuttings.

Generally pest and disease resistant, though it can occasionally suffer from aphids, leaf spot, or powdery mildew in humid conditions.

Spiraea x vanhouttei (larger, broader leaves) and Spiraea japonica 'Goldmound' (shorter, more compact, pink flowers).

The cultivar name 'Ogon' means 'gold' in Japanese, referring to the vibrant chartreuse/yellow foliage that lasts throughout the summer.

Created At: 2026-05-31T03:17:02.544044