Brilliant red-purple fall foliage color lasts into winter to make this a standout in the landscape. Slender clusters of fragrant white flowers add to the multi-seasonal show from this award winning plant. Thrives in the dappled sunlight under the canopy of larger trees and in natural woodland settings. Deciduous.
Plant Type |
Native, Shrubs |
Hardiness Zone |
5-9 |
Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Mid Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall |
Height | 2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft) |
Spread | 3' - 6' (ft) |
Spacing |
48"-72" (in) |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Clay, Loam |
Soil PH |
Acid |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Semi-Evergreen, Showy |
Tolerance |
Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
Attracts |
Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Hedges and Screens, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens, Wall-Side Borders |
Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' (Virginia Sweetspire) | Virginia Sweetspire 'Henry's Garnet', Tassel-white 'Henry's Garnet', Virginia Willow 'Henry's Garnet' || Brilliant red-purple fall foliage color lasts into winter to make this a standout in the landscape. Slender clusters of fragrant white flowers add to the multi-seasonal show from this award winning plant. Thrives in the dappled sunlight under the canopy of larger trees and in natural woodland settings. Deciduous.
Native,
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade,
Mid Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Semi-Evergreen, Showy,
Clay Soil Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant,
Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Hedges and Screens, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens, Wall-Side Borders