Itea virginica 'Little Henry'
$67.00 / 3G PW
Variegated Sweetspire ·
Description
Itea virginica 'Little Henry', commonly known as Variegated Sweetspire, is a woody landscape shrub valued for its white flowers during spring and summer. It typically matures 2–3 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Southeastern United States. Butterflies, bees and moths are attracted to the blooms. In the landscape, it works well in border, hedge, and mass planting. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer, diseases, and erosion.
Benefits
Builds the middle layer of the garden, adding structure between perennials and trees. Creates an early-season lift after winter with fresh color and growth. Supports a more active, living garden with flowers that pollinators can use. Offers native-plant character in a garden-friendly selected form.
Features
Strong white flowers late spring; red, orange and burgundy fall color; matures about 3 - 5 ft tall
Usage/Use
Rain garden, native garden, foundation planting
Native Range
Southeastern United States
| Itea virginica 'Little Henry' | |
| Variegated Sweetspire | |
| 'Little Henry | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun to part shade with average to wet moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Shade; Average to Wet moisture; Well-drained, amended garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Native Cultivar (Nativar) | |
| Yes | |
| Yes |
| 5 - 9 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| 6 - 7 | |
| 3 - 5 ft | |
| 3 - 5 ft | |
| Medium | |
| 3 - 5 ft |
| Yes | |
| On Old Wood | |
| Late Spring | |
| Mild | |
| White | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Bees | |
| Woodland Edge of Savanna | |
| Native Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Sun-Loving Shrubs | |
| Compact | |
| Long Lived | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Wet Soil | |
| Moist to wet / pond edge | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Low | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |