Uh-oh for me, then. Although I certainly know better, I bought some mystery spirea babies earlier this year, because they were so darn cute, I loved the blue-green foliage, and I was so desperate to fill in some of the acres of mulch left by the previous homeowner. I was hoping that they'd turn out to be a shorter variety. But they look just like the photo, only they are just 12" tall. I wonder how soon I'll have to relocate them?

I looked up images online and I think it may be a Euonymus at least, though I think it may be a groundcover variety considering how little it is (and that I know it's been a couple years since anyone planted anything in this yard!) Thank you!!

Privet I believe. HTH Chris Here is a link that might be useful:

Sarcococca, I'm not sure just which one. Sweet Box.