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Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'

Henry’s Garnet Virginia Sweetspire


Itea virginica ‘Henry’s Garnet’
Shrub valued for its racemes of fragrant white flowers that occur in June and July, when few other shrubs are in flower. Prefers moist, fertile soils, and will do well in sun or shade. Foliage changes to scarlet and crimson in fall. 1999 MI Growers’ Choice Award.
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Butterflies

Sun / Shade Ratio

Shade Tolerance

Sun Tolerance

Attributes

SHAPE
Rounded, arching
FOLIAGE
Bright green
FALL FOLIAGE
Scarlet, crimson
MINIMUM HEIGHT
3
Feet
MAXIMUM HEIGHT
5
Feet
MINIMUM SPREAD
4
Feet
MAXIMUM SPREAD
6
Feet
HARDINESS ZONES
5, 6, 7, 8, 9