Itea virginica 'Little Henry®'

Little Henry® Virginia Sweetspire

Selected for the compact habit at 3-4' tall and wide, Little Henry(R) is a good choice for smaller planting areas.

The 3-4" long flower racemes are slightly fragrant and attract pollinators.  Foliage turns deep plum in fall and leaves persist well into winter. Shiny red stems are attractive after the leaves drop. 

Plants will spread by suckers in moist soil and make a good addition to shrub borders, woodland gardens, and naturalized areas.

  • Rounded, compact habit
  • White, fragrant flowers in late spring to early summer
  • Great plant for a rain garden or bioretention application

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Landscape Characteristics
Flowers
Foliage Color
Fragrance
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Pollinators
Classification by Use
Color Impact
Mass Planting
Native
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Habit
Compact
Upright
Light Requirement
Part Shade
Part Sun
Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Well-Drained
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Foliage Color
Green
Purple
Red
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Itea virginica 'Little Henry®'

Prefers moist, fertile soil and full sun or shade. Grows in wet soil in natural areas. Can become chlorotic in alkaline soil.