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Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'

Henry's Garnet Sweetspire

A cultivated form of the natural species, which occurs naturally just shy of New England, 'Henry's Garnet' grows to three to four feet in height, producing masses of tiny white blooms that look punchy and attract bees and butterflies. This plant has fabulous garnet-red fall foliage and suckers slightly less than the natural species.

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Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 4-6 ft
Hardiness Zone: 5-9


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Cultivar
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Dry
Average
Ecoregion
Not Ecotypic in New England
Ornamental Interest
Fall Foliage
Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Attracts Bees
Tolerance
Drought Tolerant
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Massing
Hedge/screening
Growth Habit
Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


Henry's Garnet Sweetspire - Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' from Native Plant Trust