Virginia Sweetspire
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Itea virginica
Common Names: Virginia Sweetspire, Tassel-White, Virginia Willow
An erect, rounded, broad-spreading, deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub with arching branches. Typically grows 3-6' (less frequently to 8') tall with a similar spread. Features fragrant, tiny white flowers borne in cylindrical, drooping racemes (3-6" long) which cover the shrub with bloom in late spring to early summer. Oval, dark green leaves (1-4" long) turn varying shades of red, orange and gold in autumn. Long period of fall color, with leaves often persisting on the plants until early winter. Attracts birds, nectar source for bees, butterflies, moths, and many beneficial insects.
Native to wooded steam banks, swamps, and low pine barrens in Texas, east to Florida, and north to New Jersey.
Easily grown in average, medium to wet moisture soil in full sun to part shade. Can be used for erosion control. Adaptable to shade, especially in Texas. Prefers moist, humus rich, acidic soils, but tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. Can grow in swamps and other areas of poor drainage. Blooms best and has better fall color if grown in an area that receives full sun at least part of the day. Can form dense colonies by root suckering if left unchecked. Prune as needed after flowering.
Height: 3'-6'
Spread: 3'-5'
Bloom: April-June
Light: Full Sun-Dappled Shade
Water: Medium-High
Zone: 5-9
Origin: Texas, central and eastern U.S.
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
