Virginia Sweetspire

Itea virginica

Virginia Sweetspire (Itea virginica) is a structural shrub with white blooms in summer. They prefer wet to mesic soil in sun to part sun where they grow up to 5 feet tall. They are a good choice for slopes and basins. Companion plants include Palm Sedge (Carex muskigemensis) and Southern Blue Flag Iris (Iris virginica shrevei).

Maintenance

Remove suckers as needed throughout the growing season and prune out any dead wood.

About

Light Requirements
Sun, Part Sun
Moisture Requirements
Slopes, Basin
Soil Requirements
Sand, Saturated
Height
Medium
Spacing
3 to 5 feet
Category
Structural
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes
Bloom Time
June, July
Bloom Color
White
Seasonality
Fall, Summer
Sociability
Individuals, Groups up to 5