| Itea virginica 'SMNIVDFC' |
USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Scentlandia® Virginia Sweetspire is draped in stunning panicles of fragrant white flowers at the ends of the branches in early summer. It has green deciduous foliage. The pointy leaves turn outstanding shades of orange, scarlet and deep purple in the fall. The dark red stems can be quite attractive.
A dense, compact selection of a native shrub which features long and narrow panicles of white flowers in early summer; chosen for outstanding fragrance; excellent fall colors that persists into winter; great for borders or as a foundation.
Scentlandia® Virginia Sweetspire is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- Border Edging
- General Garden Use
- Groundcover
- Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens
- Container Planting
Bloom Time: Summer
Fragrant Flower
Fall Interest
Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Deer Resistant
Common Name: Sweetspire
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| More About Scentlandia® Sweetspire |
| Height: 24-36 inches |
Spread: 36-44 inches |
Flower Colour: White Shades |
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Scentlandia® Virginia Sweetspire performs well in both full sun and full shade. It is an amazingly adaptable plant, tolerating both dry conditions and even some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Thrives in moist, wet areas, but once established, can tolerate dry conditions. Not fussy about soil pH. Will grow in shade, but flowering and fall color improves when the plant gets at least some sun each day. May be pruned after blooming if required. In colder areas, sweetspire may experience a bit of weather damage coming out of winter, so prune any dead wood out after new growth has begun. Scentlandia® Virginia Sweetspire makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. Because of its spreading habit of growth, it is ideally suited for use as a 'spiller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the edges where it can spill gracefully over the pot. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
