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

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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.