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.

  • Deciduous; 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
• Slow
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.