Virginia Sweetspire Little Henry®, Sweet Spire Little Henry®, Tassel-White Little Henry®, Virginia Willow Little Henry®, Virginian Willow Little Henry®, Itea virginica 'Sprich'
Itea virginica Little Henry® (Virginia Sweetspire) is a small, compact, deciduous shrub boasting bottlebrush spikes of lightly fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late spring to early summer. The flowers are so profuse that they literally cover the shrub. The foliage of oval, dark green leaves turns brilliant shades of oranges and reds in the fall for a long-lasting display. Perfect for full sun or shade, Virginia Sweetspire rewards gardeners with three seasons of interest while requiring little care. Great for massing on large banks, in beds, and perennial and shrub borders.
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Iteaceae |
| Common names | Virginia Sweetspire, Sweetspire |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Hedges And Screens, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens, Wall-Side Borders |
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Iteaceae |
| Common names | Virginia Sweetspire, Sweetspire |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Hedges And Screens, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens, Wall-Side Borders |
How many Itea virginica Little Henry® (Virginia Sweetspire) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Itea virginica Little Henry® (Virginia Sweetspire) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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