Sweetspire

Henry's Garnet

More About Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' Sweetspire Fragrant white dropping blooms Low Maintenance Shade tolerant Deciduous shrub Drought tolerant once established Will perform well in wet areas Blooms on old wood Attracts bees and butterflies Bright white blooms The green foliage turns a rich red burgundy color in the Fall months  Border, mass plantings, edge, accent, container, ground cover, woodland Mounding Deer resistant Height: 3-6 FeetSpread: 3-6 FeetHardiness Zone: 5-9 Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' Sweetspire Characteristics Exposure: Shade to Sun Soil Type: Moist, well draining Attributes: Low Maintenance  Bloom Color: Bright white in early Summer Habit: Mounding Season of Interest: Summer through Fall Care: A light pruning of any stems that do not show signs of growth in early Spring being careful not to prune previous year's growth as this plant blooms on old wood. Henry's Garnet may produce suckers which allows it to spread. Regular removal of suckers will keep this plant contained.