Virginia Sweetspire
Itea virginica
Iteaceae · Shrub
Virginia Sweetspire offers graceful, arching branches adorned with fragrant white flower spikes in early summer, followed by brilliant red-purple fall foliage. It is an excellent choice for wet areas or stream banks.
- · Prefers moist to wet soils but tolerates average conditions.
- · Prune after flowering to maintain density.
- · Enjoy its vivid fall color in sunny locations.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 5-9
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Water: Moderate to high
- Maintenance: Low
- Type: Shrub
- Mature size: 3-5 ft tall · 4-6 ft wide
- Bloom season: Early summer · White
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Hardy to -20F
- Heat tolerance: Excellent
- Soil: Moist, well-drained
- Growth rate: Moderate
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