Plant Care
Pruning is seldom needed but may be trimmed immediately after flowering.
Our native sweetspire is a very useful plant for rain gardens and other damp sites. Fragrant summer flowers attract pollinators, and the red fall foliage makes it a good alternative to burning bush. Flowering and fall color may be less pronounced in shade although the plant will grow well. Little Henry® is a dwarf plant that is about half the size of traditional varieties, making it a great choice for smaller landscapes. It may be used for foundation plantings, mixed borders, or planted en masse. It will tolerate clay soil.
Pruning is seldom needed but may be trimmed immediately after flowering.