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Itea, Little Henry

Little Henry Itea

Itea virginica 'Sprich'

Sprich Sweetspire, better known as Little Henry, is a compact form of the species that has pure white panicle flowers in early summer and fantastic red fall color. It is a terrific plant to mass on banks, in beds and borders.

	Compact
	Pure white flowers
	Great red fall color

Height 24-36 in		Spread 36 in
		Patent No. 10,998

USDA Hardiness Zone 5 to 8

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife Butterflies	Attributes Great Foliage Container Cut Flower / or Foliage Mass Planting Naturalizing Border	Exposure Sun Partial Shade
Foliage Color Green	Season of Interest (Flowering) Spring	Season of Interest (Foliage) Fall
Soil Moisture Preference Average Moist

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