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Fabulously fragrant. Sweetspire is beloved for so many reasons: it’s native, shade tolerant, deer resistant, has handsome foliage, amazing fall color, very showy flowers, and of course, delicious fragrance. So how could Scentlandia® sweetspire improve on the classic? Better hardiness, for one, so that even gardeners in the colder parts of its hardiness zone can enjoy the fragrance, year after year. It also boasts brighter, more consistent fall color, along with a compact, refined habit.
| Dimensions | 2 × 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Itea virginica 'SMNIVDFC' PP#30,233, CBRAF |
| Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 2-3' |
| Width/Spread | 2-3' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
| Soil | Moist, Wet |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Uses | Borders, Foundations, Hedges, Specimen |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Compact, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Fall interest, Fragrant, Native |
Pruning is seldom needed but may be trimmed immediately after flowering.
