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Itea Little Henry®
Itea Little Henry® is a dwarf deciduous shrub celebrated for its long-lasting fall color. The shiny, bright green oval leaves of Itea Little Henry® turn garnet-red and orange in autumn, holding their color until early winter. In spring, tiny fragrant white flowers bloom on drooping cylindrical racemes, blanketing the shrub in delicate blossoms. For the best fall color, plant Itea Little Henry® in full sun with rich, moist, well-drained soils.
As a native plant, Itea virginica, the species behind Itea Little Henry®, serves as a host for the American Holly Azure butterfly in coastal plains and provides food for bees, butterflies, and birds, making Itea Little Henry® both a beautiful and wildlife-friendly addition to any garden.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
Southeast N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 2.5' |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly, then occasionally once established. No serious pests or diseases.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Ponds and Streams, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Weigela, Periwinkle, Spirea
IMAGES:, Photos by Proven Winners, Little Henry® Sweetspire, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Itea virginica Little Henry 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
All plants are shipped through UPS ground services.
Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.
It helps us recommend plants that are best for your local climate, based on your growing zone. Also, because we ship plants based on when they are best for your local climate, it allows us to give you a more accurate estimate of when your order will ship.