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. 

​virginica Little Henry​®
  • Fragrant
  • Likes moist but well drained soil
  • ​Full sun to full shade
  • Garnet-red fall foliage​
  • Great to enhance part shade gardens
  • 2'-3' H X 2'-3' W
  • Bloom time: (early) Summer
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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
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