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Itea virginica
Also Known As
- Virginia Sweetspire
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 5a-8b
Itea virginica plant details
Itea virginica is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Itea virginica
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: iteaceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in summer
- Uses: fall color
GROWING CONDITIONS for Itea virginica
- USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: clay, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: The Bovees Nursery
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How to Grow Itea virginica
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Itea for your garden
Scientific Name: Itea virginica 'SMNIVDFC'
aka Scentlandia® Sweetspire
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-4'
- mostly sun - shade
- standing water - regular
aka Holly Leaved Sweetspire, Hollyleaf Sweetspire
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 10'-15'
Width: 10'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet', Henry's Garnet Sweetspire, Sweetspire, Virginia Sweetspire, Virginia Willow
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 36"-42"
Width: 4'-36"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Itea yunanensis
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
6b-9b
Size
Height: 8'-10'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - shade
- regular
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