Virginia Sweetspire
Itea virginica
LANDSCAPE USE
Native shrub that attract pollinators. In the summer Sweetspire blooms long tassels hosting tiny white flowers that boast a sweet floral scent, that hang over the plant like dripping decorations. In the fall and winter, they enrich the landscape with color, from yellow to orange and red tones. These plants enjoy moisture, so they would prefer a heavier or highly organic soil to bloom and grow their best.
PRUNING
Simply remove any diseased or rubbing branches during winter
KING’S TIPS
They often occur on creek banks in nature, where the long arching branches dangle their blooms gracefully over the water.
CATEGORY
Shrub, Deciduous
LIGHT
Partial to Full Sun – 4-6 hours, best blooms occur with four hours of sun per day, but also grow well in shaded areas
WATER
Prefers a moist well drained soil
SIZE
8’ Height x 10’ Width, medium growth rate
ZONE
5 – 9
