Little Henry Virginia Sweetspire
Itea virginica 'Sprich'
Proven Winners
$51.00
A compact spreading version of this native shrub which features extremely long and narrow panicles of white flowers in early summer, consistently reddish-purple fall color; good for the garden or for naturalizing, spreads to form small colonies
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition., Little Henry Virginia Sweetspire is a dense spreading deciduous shrub with a ground-hugging habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape
Planting and Growing
and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more., Little Henry Virginia Sweetspire will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate
This shrub performs well in both full sun and full shade. It is an amazingly adaptable plant
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to shade
Keep moisture level dry to wet
Mature Size 3'Hx5'W
Flowers are white with strong fragrance
Flowers in early summer
Fall color burgundy
Zone 6a
Tolerates wet ground.