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| Itea virginica - Virginia Sweetspire |
| Family |
Grossulariaceae |
| Botanical Name |
Itea virginica |
| Common Name |
Virginia Sweetspire |
| Size |
3 - 5' (10') tall with usually wider spread |
| Hardiness |
Zone 5 - 9 |
| Culture |
Adaptable; prefers moist, fertile soils; full sun to shade.
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| Ornamental Value |
Fragrant flowers in June; reddish-purple to yellow fall color. |
| Landscape Use |
For naturalizing in moist areas, shrub borders. |
| Key Identifying Characteristics |
Leaves are alternate, simple, deciduous to semi-evergreen,elliptic and serrulate; stems are reddish purple. |
| Notable Cultivars |
'Henry's Garnet', 'Sarah Eve' |
| Campus Location |
Ag: ; Main: |
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