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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

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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

Sweet Spire, East USA   Attractive summer flowering shrub with long racemes of fragrant creamy white flowers in July and deep red foliage in the fall. Our form stays 3-4' tall, deciduous.

By: The Bovees Nursery

Gardening facts about Itea virginica plant

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

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