Itea virginica (Virginia Sweetspire) #3
$39.99
Virginia Sweetspire is a native deciduous shrub with fragrant white spring flowers and brilliant red fall color, ideal for borders and naturalized plantings.
Disclaimer: The images for this plant are AI-generated and meant to give you an idea of what it could look like when fully grown. Every plant is unique, so colors, size, and shape may vary. We hope these images help you imagine your plant’s potential!
Description
Itea virginica (Virginia Sweetspire) is a native, deciduous flowering shrub valued for its graceful arching habit, fragrant white spring flowers, and outstanding fall color. It spreads slowly by suckers, forming a dense, naturalized mass, making it ideal for borders, woodland gardens, slopes, rain gardens, and erosion control.
In late spring to early summer, the shrub produces long, drooping racemes of small white flowers with a sweet fragrance that attracts pollinators. Summer foliage is lush, glossy green, transitioning in fall to brilliant shades of red, burgundy, orange, and purple, often persisting well into late autumn.
Care Instructions:
-
Deciduous shrub
-
Prefers full sun to partial shade
-
Thrives in moist to wet, acidic soils
-
Moderate to regular watering; tolerant of wet sites
-
Minimal pruning; prune after flowering if needed
Key Features:
-
Native deciduous shrub
-
Fragrant white spring flower racemes
-
Glossy green summer foliage
-
Exceptional red and burgundy fall color
-
Excellent for naturalized and wet landscapes
