I LOVE THIS PLANT
My selected plant to highlight is the Itea virginica ‘Henry’s Garnet’. Or, more commonly referred to as Virginia Sweetspire.
As you may figure out with Virginia being in its name, Virginia Sweetspire is a native shrub to our area. Right now it is in flower. It has fragrant, white flower spikes that are 3 to 6-inches long that covers the shrub from now to early summer. Virginia Sweetspire is noted for having large flowers and fantastic fall color.
“Henry’s Garnet” prefers to be planted in full sun to partial shade. It does well in moist, slightly acidic, humus-rich soils.
HERE IS A LIST OF OTHER BENEFITS OF HENRY’S GARNET
- Has fragrant white flowers that attract butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators.
- Beautiful fall color for many weeks.
- Provides protective cover for wildlife.
- Good for using as a border plant, mass planting, or hedge.
- Tolerant of a wide range from boggy to dry soils.
- Deer resistant.
- Has no serious insect or disease problems.
PLANT SIZE: 3-4 feet tall x 5-6 feet wide.
HARDINESS: Hardy to zone 5 (-20 degree ). We are Zone 7.
A couple other tips: Plant in well fertile soil. Avoid future fertilizing.
Come see us. We would love the opportunity to introduce you to this wonderful plant.
PLANT A LITTLE HAPPINESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!