"False Spirea" - Rich green, deep-noted foliage makes an exceptional ground-cover from spring until frost. Effective in fresh arrangements or when dried. Superb border or edging plant. Prefers some shade. Decorative in the winter landscape. Any fertile soil. Likes moisture. Bronze, purple or red tinted foliage. Fluffy spikes of various shades of white, pink or red adorn the elegant and lacy foliage from June-July. Featured in Landscape Design 4.