Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'

'Henry's Garnet' Virginia Sweetspire

Fragrant, white flower spikes, 3-6" long, cover the shrub with bloom in early summer. Dark green leaves turn scarlet and crimson in fall, sometimes persisting on the shrub until December. 'Henry's Garnet' is noted for larger flowers and superior fall color to that of the species.

Benefits:

Fragrant white flowers attracts butterflies and other pollinators

Stunning fall color for many weeks

Provides protective cover for wildlife

Tolerant of a surprising range of conditions from boggy to dry soils

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Very easy to grow.

Adapts to a wide range of conditions including full sun to part shade and moist to dry soil.

Can spread to form colonies by root suckering if left unchecked.

Height 3-4 Feet

Spread 5-6 Feet

Native Range Swamps and wet woods in the coastal plain from southern New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania to Florida and Louisiana, then north along the Mississippi to southern Illinois.

Native Trivia When you plan your garden, it's important to think about all four seasons. Make a list of plants on your property categorizing them by seasonal interest. You may find you have many spring bloomers but lack plants that are interesting and provide for wildlife in fall or winter. Use this information as a guide when you decide what to add to your garden.

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9

"Itea puts on a flower show that benefits my butterfly friends and sets the standard for fall color."

Characteristics & Attributes

Plan Sub Group • Small Shrubs	Exposure • Sun • Filtered Shade	Soil • Wide soil tolerance	Soil Moisture Preference • Dry • Average • Moist
Attracts Wildlife • Butterflies • Beneficial insects	Bloom Time • Late Spring / Early Summer	Habitat Collection • Dry Shade • Wet Sun	Foliage Color • Dark Green
Uses • Fragrant