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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
SKU: WN-ITEA-VIRG-LITTLE-HENRY Category:
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

Growing Guide

5-9 Hardiness Zone
Full Sun – Part Shade Sun Exposure
Moderate Water Needs
Moderate Drought Tolerance
Adaptable, Moist, Well-Drained Soil Type
5.5 - 7 Soil pH