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    Itea virginica 'Longspire'

    Also Known As

    • Longspire Virginia Sweetspire

    Plant type

    shrub, aquatic

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 3'-6'

    planting zones

    • 6a-8b

    Itea virginica 'Longspire' plant details

    Itea virginica 'Longspire' is a broadleaf deciduous aquatic shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Itea virginica 'Longspire'

    Plant type: aquatic shrub
    Plant family: iteaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: cutting garden, fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Itea virginica 'Longspire'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Extra-long (6-8"!) spikes of white flowers gave this 3-4' native its name but it also has good heat tolerance and long-lasting fall color to recommend it; selected by Woodlanders Nursery. S/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Itea virginica 'Longspire' plant

    How to Grow Itea virginica 'Longspire'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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