Sweetspire

Itea virginica

$29.99

In Stock
Key Features
Height

3 to 4'

Container Size

1 Gallon

Bloom Time

May, June

Bloom Color

White

Soil Moisture

Medium, Moist, Wet

Soil Type

Medium to wet, well-drained; prefers moist, humus but adaptable.

Hardiness Zone

5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Light Requirements

Part shade, Part Sun, Full sun

  • Description

    Sweetspire (Itea virginica) is a rounded, spreading, fragrant shrub, coveted by bees and butterflies for its drooping spires of fragrant white flowers. Its arching branches hold leaves through the fall to prolong its beautiful autumn color. Sweetspire can be grown in a large variety of conditions due to its tolerance for shade, erosion, clay, and damp soil. It does quite well in a rain garden.

    Sweetspire has high wildlife value, as it provides food for many types of pollinators, as well as creating protection for birds and small mammals with its closely knit branches. Its adaptability, beauty, and high wildlife value make Sweetspire one of the most popular native shrubs out there.

  • Shipping Information

    We ship from two locations:

    • Maryland – Our nursery in Maryland is perfectly located to serve the Eastern United States within a 2-3 day shipping window. You will receive the most reasonable shipping rates from our Maryland location if you live east of Ohio.

    • Illinois – Our nursery in Illinois is perfectly located to serve the Midwestern United states within a 2-3 day shipping window. You will receive the most reasonable shipping rates from our Illinois location if you live west of West Virginia.

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