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.

Plant Type Native, Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 5-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Mid Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Height2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft)
Spread3' - 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
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