Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'
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Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'

sweetspire

  family iteaceae 
  genus itea 

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Identification
Genus  Itea Species  virginica Variety  Cultivar  Henry's Garnet Common names  sweetspire Family  ITEACEAE Specimen number  S11173 Data source  HtZn p130
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Woody perennial Life span  5 - 20 years Annual cycle  Depends on climate Stature  Shrub Growth form  Various Growth habit  Not applicable Overall height  2' - 5' Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Full sun to partial shade Water  Moist Optimal soil texture  Fertile Acceptable soil pH  Neutral USDA hardiness  USDA zones 05a-09b AHS heat zones  Heat zones 10-07 Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' has an attractive autumn display of leaves. Sweetspire can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species likes soils that are fertile. Full sun to partial shade is ideal for this plant. It needs soil that is moist.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  yes Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest  reddish purple leaves in autumn Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  fragrant flowers Fragrance parts  Flowers Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Division Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' is typically propagated by division.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' is a woody perennial. Flowers: Sweetspire has long conical flower clusters. Flowers are borne during the month of July. The flowers are typically of a white color.

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