Itea virginica 'Merlot'

virginia sweetspire

Family	Iteaceae
Plant Type	shrub
Zone	USDA: 5a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level
Height	0.9 - 1.1 m (3 - 3.5 ft)
Spread	0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	neutral

Description	The shrub Itea virginica 'Merlot' (virginia sweetspire) bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during late spring to early summer. The showy glossy foliage is medium green in colour, medium in texture and semi-evergreen. Itea virginica 'Merlot' (virginia sweetspire) has showy and smooth bark.
Typical Uses	Border, edging and foundation.
Special Characteristics	This shrub attracts butterflies to your garden.