Itea virginica 'LSS Compact'

Also Known As

Gooseberry
Virginia Sweetspire

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Itea virginica 'LSS Compact' plant details

Itea virginica 'LSS Compact' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Itea virginica 'LSS Compact'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: iteaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring
Uses: compact, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Itea virginica 'LSS Compact'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Virginia Sweetspire cultivar is an extremely compact, rounded, deciduous shrub. Features fragrant, tiny white flowers borne in cylindrical racemes (3-4" long) which cover the shrub w/ bloom in late spring. Virginia Sweetspire is ONE OF THE BEST SHRUBS IN THE TRADE! PERIOD!! From cuttings of a particularly compact form of Sweetspire in a customer's garden -- probably Henry's Garnet (Superior flowers & better red/burgundy fall color than the species) but the tag is long gone! There was one in the group that was particularly compact -- standout from the others that were more typical in size.