
Itea Virg. Little Henry
Itea virginica 'Little Henry'
Also known as: Little Henry Virginia Sweetspire
Zone
5-9
Sun
Full Sun – Part Shade
Water
Moderate
Height
2-3 ft
Deer Resistant
Pollinator Friendly
Attracts Birds
Fragrant
Native Plant
Plant Overview
Itea Virg. Little Henry
Itea virginica 'Little Henry'
Itea 'Virg. Little Henry' is a native deciduous flowering shrub. A compact, refined selection with fragrant white flower spikes in summer and reliable burgundy-red fall color on a smaller plant suitable for tighter landscape spaces. Highly adaptable — tolerates wet or dry soil, full sun to full shade. One of the most versatile native shrubs for challenging landscape situations. Excellent for rain gardens, woodland borders, and mass plantings where fragrant summer blooms and outstanding fall color are desired.
Specifications
Plant Details
Size & Growth
- Mature Height
- 2-3 ft
- Mature Spread
- 2-3 ft
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
Appearance
- Bloom Time
- May-June
- Bloom Color
- White
- Foliage
- Green
- Fall Color
- Red and Burgundy
Landscape Uses
Mass plantings, Wet borders, and Naturalizing
Pairs well with: Clethra, Aronia, Hostas, Ferns
Origin
Eastern North America
Care & Culture