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Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'
Common Name: Henry's Garnet Virginia Sweetspire
Itea virginica ‘Henry’s Garnet’ — commonly called Virginia sweetspire — is a deciduous shrub valued for its fragrant, drooping white flower spikes that appear in late spring to early summer and for its outstanding deep garnet-red to burgundy fall color that often persists well into late autumn. Glossy dark green foliage forms a dense, rounded mound, and the arching branches give the plant a graceful, natural appearance in borders and mass plantings. Type: Deciduous shrub Mature Size:Width: 4–6 ftHeight: 3–4 ft USDA Zones: 5a–9b Form: Rounded, spreading, arching Light: Full sun to partial shade Soil: Moist, organically rich soil; adaptable to clay and wet conditions Water: Medium; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates occasional drought once established Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for foundation plantings, woodland edges, rain gardens, mass plantings, and erosion control on moist slopes. Outstanding fall color extends seasonal interest long after bloom. Care: Prune after flowering if shaping is needed, since blooms form on old wood. Suckers may be removed to control spread or allowed to naturalize in larger plantings. Performs especially well in moist soils but adapts to average garden conditions.
| Plant Type: | Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Shrub |
| Width: | 4-6' |
| Height: | 3-4' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 5 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Butterflies, Bees |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring, Early Summer |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Foundation, Mass Planting, Accent Plant, Erosion control mass planting |
| Shape: | Spreading, Rounded, Arching |
| Soil Type | Rich, Moist well-drained |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Green |
| Fall Color: | Dark Golden Rod |
