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Itea virginica

Family: Iteaceae, Genus: Itea

Description:

Itea virginica, commonly known as Virginia sweetspire, is a hardy, aromatic flowering shrub that attracts butterflies and birds. It grows 3-5 feet in height and width and is suitable for USDA zones 5 to 9. The plant features fragrant, pendulous bottlebrush blooms and stunning fall foliage in red and orange shades. It tolerates a range of light conditions from full sun to full shade and is both drought and wet soil tolerant.

Sources:
  1. [1] Virginia Sweetspire: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source

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