Spiraea, sometimes spelled spirea in common names, is a genus of about 80 to 100 species of shrubs in the family Rosaceae. They are native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere, with the greatest diversity in eastern Asia.  The Goldmound has pink flowers that appear in June & July with low mounding foliage of gold.  Color holds all season.  Prefers full sun and will grow 18 to 24 inches.