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Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'

Family Iteaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.9 - 1.8 m (3 - 6 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description The deciduous shrub Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' (virginia sweetspire) bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during late spring to early summer. This plant is a thicket in form and has showy, glossy and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour. The bark is showy and smooth in texture.
Typical Uses Border, edging and foundation.
Special Characteristics This deciduous shrub attracts butterflies to your garden. In the fall, Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' enriches your landscape with its colourful foliage.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.