Every season brings new beauty to this dwarf Virginia sweetspire. In spring, the new green leaves unfurl, topped with arching sprays of 4-inch white bloomsmarvelously fragrantas spring turns to summer. And when autumn arrives, the foliage burns bright crimson for weeks.
Just 2 to 3 feet high and 3 feet wide, this carefree native sun-lover is free of pests and diseases, and even tolerates drought once established in the garden. Little Henry® Sweetspire makes a fine groundcover, looks terrific in containers, and adds ever-changing color and scent to the border.
Genus | Itea |
Species | virginica |
Variety | 'Sprich' |
ppaf | PP10988 |
Zone | 5 - 9 |
Bloom Start to End | Late Spring - Early Summer |
Habit | Mound-shaped |
Plant Height | 24 in - 3 ft |
Plant Width | 3 ft |
Bloom Size | 4 in |
Additional Characteristics | Bloom First Year, Butterfly Lovers, Easy Care Plants, Fall Color, Flower, Fragrance, Free Bloomer, Hummingbird Lovers |
Bloom Color | Light Cream, White |
Foliage Color | Medium Green, Red |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained, Wet |
Resistance | Cold Hardy, Disease Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Humidity Tolerant, Pest Resistant |
Soil Tolerance | Clay, Normal, loamy, Poor |
Uses | Beds, Border, Containers, Fall Color, Foliage Interest, Specimen |
Restrictions | *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following: Canada, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Idaho |