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Itea virginica 'Sarah Eve'
Also Known As
- Gooseberry
- Virginia Sweetspire
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 3'-4'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Itea virginica 'Sarah Eve' plant details
Itea virginica 'Sarah Eve' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green and red foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Itea virginica 'Sarah Eve'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: iteaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green and red
- Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
- Uses: border plant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Itea virginica 'Sarah Eve'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Itea virginica 'Sarah Eve'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- red
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Scientific Name: Itea virginica 'SMNIVDFC'
aka Scentlandia® Sweetspire
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-4'
- mostly sun - shade
- standing water - regular
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
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
aka Virginia Sweetspire
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 36"-42"
Width: 4'-36"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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