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Itea virginica 'Saturnalia'

Also Known As

  • Saturnalia Sweetspire

Plant type

shrub, aquatic

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 4'-5'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Itea virginica 'Saturnalia' plant details

Itea virginica 'Saturnalia' is a broadleaf deciduous aquatic shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and standing water - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Itea virginica 'Saturnalia'

Plant type: aquatic shrub
Plant family: iteaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Itea virginica 'Saturnalia'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: standing water - regular
Soil needs: average and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This selection of our fine native sweetspire is reported to be more compact in habit with the same wonderful spikes of fragrant white summer flowers and even better yellow-orange-red fall color! S/M-W

Gardening facts about Itea virginica 'Saturnalia' plant

How to Grow Itea virginica 'Saturnalia'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • standing water - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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