Shrubs
Itea virginica Merlot (Sweetsp)
Itea virginica 'Merlot' (Little Henry)
Also known as Merlot Sweetspire
Available at our Langlois nursery
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About This Plant
Itea virginica Merlot (Sweetsp), 'Sweetsp', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.
Itea virginica Merlot is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.
Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.
For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Itea virginica 'Merlot' (Little Henry)
- Common name
- Merlot Sweetspire
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Deciduous
- Mature size
- 2-3 ft tall × 2-3 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Spring to summer
- Bloom color
- Pink, White
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Bumblebees
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
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