Virginia Sweetspire 'Henry's Garnet'
3 Gallon
$77.99
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Shrub · Zones 5–9
Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'
Virginia Sweetspire 'Henry's Garnet'
$77.99
The short version
A shrub for full sun or part sun or shade.
Native variety. Bees can get in.
Zones 5–9Full sun · Part sun · ShadeModerate waterNot pet-safe
Stock
In stockTracking the day it leavesPromise
Arrives aliveOr we replace it. How
Spacing and size
4–5 ft apart.
Restocks and new drops, in the Shop app.
The story
Fragrant now, garnet later.
Arching stems with drooping, fragrant white flower tails in late spring that bring in bees and butterflies. In fall the leaves go deep garnet and hold for weeks.
Light
Sun to shade. Best fall color in sun.
Water
Keep moist the first year. Handles wet soil and short dry spells once established.
Planting
Plant in spring or fall, crown at soil level.
A native that handles wet soil, dry soil, sun and shade, and still has three seasons of interest.
The facts
Size3–4 ft tall, 4–6 ft wideShowLate spring to early summerLightFull sun, Part sun, ShadeZones5–9WaterAverageGood forNative varietyPetsNot pet-safe; keep out of reach
Who it feeds
Bred from a native. USDA records the parent species growing wild in your state, inside its native range. USDA PLANTS
Plays well with
Complete the planting.
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