Little Henry is a useful native plant with lots of potential for the home landscape. It prefers moist soils and will tolerate wet conditions. It will grow in full sun to full shade, and requires little pruning or other maintenance. Little Henry has lightly scented, pure white flowers that shoot like fireworks in the early summer horizon. Its mounded, compact stature makes it an improvement over older varieties such as the old favorite 'Henry's Garnet'. It is also a delightful addition to the mixed border. Then when you're not expecting anything more, green summer foliage changes to a brilliant multitude of oranges and reds in the fall, making Little Henry a rewarding experience through out all seasons.
| Plant Type |
Native, Shrubs |
| Hardiness Zone |
5-9 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall |
| Height | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spread | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spacing |
36"-48" (in) |
| 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 |
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' || Little Henry is a useful native plant with lots of potential for the home landscape. It prefers moist soils and will tolerate wet conditions. It will grow in full sun to full shade, and requires little pruning or other maintenance. Little Henry has lightly scented, pure white flowers that shoot like fireworks in the early summer horizon. Its mounded, compact stature makes it an improvement over older varieties such as the old favorite 'Henry's Garnet'. It is also a delightful addition to the mixed border. Then when you're not expecting anything more, green summer foliage changes to a brilliant multitude of oranges and reds in the fall, making Little Henry a rewarding experience through out all seasons.
Native,
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade,
Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Fragrant, Showy,
Clay Soil Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant,
Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Hedges and Screens, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens, Wall-Side Borders
