Forget burning bush, Itea Virginica ‘Henry’s Garnet’ is not only a native plant that is pollinator friendly, it’s just as colorful and even more useful as within the realm of landscaping! It grows in full sun to full shade, tolerates wet conditions and environments and requires little pruning and/or maintenance.

Typically sweetspire itea will grow to a height of three to four foot with a similar spread. When it blooms in early May it erupts with lightly scented flowers that are pure white. The fragrant, tiny white flowers borne in cylindrical, drooping racemes that are 3 to 6 inches long and cover the shrub with bloom in late spring to early summer.

A dwarf version is also available which is named Little Henry. It has lightly scented, pure white flowers that shoot like fireworks in the early summer horizon. With a mounded, compact stature it grows to about 1 1/2 to 2 ft in height with a similar spread. It is also a delightful addition to the mixed border. When autumn arrives the summer foliage changes to a dazzling display of oranges and reds, making Little Henry a rewarding experience through out all seasons.

At Lincoln Landscaping cultivating the environment is our life and livelihood. It is our number one goal to help our clients create and maintain beautiful landscapes while reducing the impact on the environment. Whether you are interested in a pollinator landscape garden design and build or other landscaping or property management project; we can create for you an environmentally friendly, organic and beautiful property.