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