Virginia Sweetspire
Itea virginica
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 4-6 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 1000 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2022 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average to High |
| Soil type | Moist, organically rich, well-drained |
| Soil pH | 5.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 5-9 |
| Native status | Native |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Elliptic (Oval tapering ends) |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Bloom | White |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings, root suckers |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Butterflies, Bees |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Ferns, Hosta, Astilbe |
Where it came from
| Grower | Nature's Classic |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Graceful shrub with arching branches with cluster of white fragrant flowers in summer. Bright Green foliage turns bright red in fall.
Maintenance
Prune shortly after flowering to maintain shape.
Cleanup
Remove dead wood in late winter.
Notes
Tolerates poorly drained soils.