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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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    Itea ilicifolia

    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
    Photo of Itea ilicifolia flower, form by A. Barra
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    Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'

    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
    Photo of Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' foliage by plant lust
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    Itea virginica 'Merlot'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 36"-42"

    Width: 4'-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Itea virginica 'Merlot' flower by Avant Gardens
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    Itea virginica Scarlet Beauty™

    Scientific Name: Itea virginica 'Morton'

    aka Itea virginica 'Scarlet Beauty', Morton Virginia Sweetspire - Scarlet Beauty™, Scarlet Beauty™ Sweetspire

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Itea virginica Scarlet Beauty™ foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Itea yunnanensis

    aka Itea yunanensis

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6b-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Itea yunnanensis foliage by Daderot
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