Virginia Sweetspire (Itea virginica)

Virginia Sweetspire (Itea virginica) ©SeagullNady - stock.adobe.com
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Zones: 5 to 9
Light: Shade to Sun
Bloom Time: Late Spring, Early Summer
Height: 3′ to 8′ (depending on the variety)
Spread: 3′ to 8′

Virginia Sweetspire is a native plant with long fragrant white flowers (that pollinators love!) and gorgeous autumn foliage in the fall.

It is easy to grow in pretty much any garden conditions – dry, wet, poor soil, shade or sun.

Look for the dwarf variety ‘Little Henry’ if you want one that doesn’t take up a lot of space in your garden.

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This post was originally published on June 21, 2020 but was updated with new content on December 8, 2021.