Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'

Virginia Sweetspire

Tips for Homeowners:

This shrub will spread by sending up new shoots (suckering), especially in moist conditions, so allow room to grow. Prune after flowering.

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This variety of sweetspire has extremely fragrant flowers plus the fall foliage is even more vibrant.

  • Choice selection for flowering and reddish-purple fall color
  • Long-lasting, fragrant flowers
  • Rounded arching shape with clustered branches

Best to allow the shrub to spread naturally to control erosion or plant many of them to serve as a ground cover. Will grow best in eastern and central Kansas.

Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 4-6 ft
Zone: 5-9
Color: White

Interesting Notes about Virginia Sweetspire:

Virginia Sweetspire is not only beautiful it is forgiving. The shrub prefers at least 6 hours of sun but will do beautifully in shade. It is a native plant that prefers moist soils, but will adapt to drought conditions as long as it gets ample water during establishment.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Great Foliage
  • Fall Color
  • Mass Planting
  • Fragrant
  • Border or Bed
  • Long Blooming
  • Ground Cover
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Low Maintenance
  • Naturalizing

Foliage Color:

  • Green
  • Red
  • Purple

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer
  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Fall

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained