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Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'

Common Name:
Virginia sweetspire
Plant Type:
Deciduous shrub
Family:
Grossulariaceae (The Gooseberry Family)
Geographic Origin:
Eastern United States
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
3-4 feet
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Mixed plantings
Flowering Season:
Summer

Flower Color:
White
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less

Spikes of sweet smelling white flowers in late spring. Leaves develop great, long-lasting fall color.