Itea (Sweetspire)

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• This Eastern North American native shrub offers lovely, fragrant panicles of white flowers in summer followed by a long-lasting fall display.
  
• Grows in full sun to full shade, however, full sun exposure will produce more vibrant fall color.
  
• ​Best situated in moist or wet areas, yet has good drought tolerance once established.
  
• ​Small size makes it perfect for smaller borders and beds. 

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​virginica Little Henry​®
Itea virginica 'Sprich'

• Fragrant
• Likes moist but well drained soil
• ​Full sun to full shade
• Garnet-red fall foliage​
• Great to enhance part shade gardens
• 3' H X 3' W
• Bloom time: (early) Summer
• PP 10988

Substitution Suggestions

Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird'

Deutzia gracilis Chardonnay Pearls®

Hydrangea macrophylla Summer Crush®

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​virginica 'Merlot'

• Fragrant 
• Likes moist soil
• ​Full sun to full shade
• Deep wine red fall foliage
• Useful as an understory foundation shrub
• Easily naturalizes in woodland settings
• 3'-4' H X 3'-4' W
• Bloom time: (early) Summer

Substitution Suggestions

Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird'

Deutzia gracilis Chardonnay Pearls®

Hydrangea macrophylla Summer Crush®