Botanical Name: Common Names:
Itea virginica Virginia Sweet Spire, Viginia Willow,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Rounded, Upright
Description:
A Semi deciduous, large shrub. It has long white drooping flowers that bloom form late spring to summer. During autumn it puts on a stunning colour display of red, yellow and orange tones. The branches form a arching habit. Use for year round interest in the garden. Prefers moist conditions.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Clay, Loam
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Wetlands
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Iridaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Orange, Red, Yellow
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: High, Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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