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Virginia sweetspire, Itea virginica
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Itea virginica (Virginia sweetspire) is a versatile native shrub prized for its fragrant white flower spikes and outstanding red to burgundy fall color. Blooming in late spring to early summer, its lightly sweet, cascading blooms attract pollinators and add
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texture to woodland edges, foundation plantings, and rain gardens. This adaptable shrub thrives in moist soils but tolerates clay and periodic drought once established, making it an excellent choice for a wide range of landscapes. Native shrub with fragrant white flower spikes in late spring Excellent fall color ranging from red to deep burgundy Attracts pollinators and supports native ecosystems Ideal for rain gardens, borders, and naturalized plantings Tolerates clay soil and wet conditions Spreads slowly by suckers to form colonies Plant Details: Height: 3–5 ft | Spread: 4–6 ft Light: Full sun to full shade Zones: 5–9