Itea virginica Little Henry® (Virginia Sweetspire)
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.
- Grows up to 2-3 ft. tall and wide (60-90 cm).
- This plant is best grown in full sun, part shade or full shade in average, medium to wet, slightly acid, well-drained soils. Clay and wet soil tolerant.
- A versatile shrub for shrub borders, open woodland gardens, foundations, or hedges. Can be massed to create a pretty ground cover. Perfect for wet soils near ponds and streams.
- Promptly remove root suckers unless a naturalized look is desired
- Virtually disease and pest free.
- Prune immediately after flowering. Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| 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) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Hedges and Screens, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens, Wall-Side Borders |
Alternative Plants to Consider
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| 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) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Hedges and Screens, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens, Wall-Side Borders |
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