- USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9
- Height 2-3 Feet Tall
- Spread 2-3 Feet Wide
- Full Shade to Full Sun
The Little Henry Sweetspire appears to have it all! It will give you a stunning show for seasons. The unique fragrant blooms appear early in the summer with its foliage changing from green to oranges and reds in the fall. It can tolerate a variety of conditions and is deer resistant. This North American native is drought tolerant and brings pollinators to your landscape!
The foliage of the Little Henry Sweetspire is stunning. It is a bright green in the spring and summer and turns orange and red in the fall. The fragrant flowers are white and make their appearance early in the summer. It reaches a height of twenty-four to thirty-six inches. The spread is twenty-four to thirty-six inches. It has a mounded habit which makes it wonderful in a container. It is great for mass plating and works wonderfully as a border plant. Its small size makes it versatile to any area.
Little Henry Sweetspire Care
You can plant the Little Henry Sweetspire in full sun to full shade and it will thrive. However flowering is best with some sun. It is preferable to moist soil that is drained well. It has average water needs. Once established it can tolerate drought. It is not picky about PH levels. If desired, pruning can be done after blooming. After winter any dead wood should be removed. Fertilizer should be slow release and applied in the spring.
Little Henry Sweetspire Spacing
Spacing should be 36” to 44” inches, center on center. Proper spacing is important, especially in proximity planting such as mass planting, border planting, or ground cover.
Little Henry Sweetspire Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9 |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Bloom Period: Early Summer |
| Foliage Color(s): Green to Red/Orange |
| Light Exposure: Full Shade to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Tall |
| Height: 2-3 Feet |
| Spread: 2-3 Feet |
| Spacing: 3-4 Feet |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Blooms On: Old Wood |
| Watering: Average |
| Shrub Type: Deciduous |
| Scientific Name: Little Henry® Itea virginica ‘Sprich’ USPP 10,988 |
| Common Name: Little Henry® Sweetspire |
| Other Name(s): Virginia Sweetspire; Virginia Willow |
| Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Features: Fall Interest; Fragrant Flower |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
- SKU:
- ITELH





















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