Virginia Sweetspire

 

Common Name	Virginia Sweetspire
Scientific Name	Itea virginica
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Moist Upland Site, Water's Edge
Light Preference	Full Sun, Partial Sun, Full Shade
Wildlife Value	birds, large mammals
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8)
Height	3'to 8'
Bloom Time	Spring
Evergreen	No
Comments	versatile and attractive plant for landscaping; red fall color; semi-evergreen; fragrant showy white flowers favored by butterflies; dwarf varieties available; eaten by white tailed deer