Sweetspire Shrub
Sweetspire (Itea virginica) is a versatile, low-maintenance native shrub that offers fragrant white flowers, brilliant fall foliage, and year-round interest. This mound-shaped, spreading shrub grows up to 10 feet tall, with arching branches adorned with drooping, tassel-like clusters of small white flowers in late spring to early summer. The sweetly scented blooms are a magnet for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, making it a perfect addition to pollinator gardens and naturalized landscapes. As the seasons change, its lush green foliage transforms into brilliant shades of red, burgundy, and purple, often persisting well into winter. Sweetspire is also semi-evergreen in warmer climates, adding year-round texture to the landscape. Highly adaptable, this shrub thrives in a wide range of conditions, including moist, clay, or poorly drained soils, making it ideal for rain gardens, erosion control, and woodland understories. Why Grow Sweetspire? Pollinator & Bird Friendly: Produ