Little Henry® Virginia Sweetspire

Itea virginica ‘Little Henry’

A compact native shrub with year-round appeal, Little Henry® Virginia Sweetspire delivers fragrant beauty in a smaller footprint. In late spring to early summer, it produces abundant white, bottlebrush-style flowers that attract pollinators. Glossy green foliage turns brilliant shades of red and burgundy in fall, often lingering into winter. Easy to grow and adaptable, this variety is ideal for small gardens, borders, and rain gardens, offering all the charm of its larger counterpart.

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

• Sunlight: Full sun to part shade

• Water Requirements: Moderate to high; prefers consistently moist soil, tolerates wet sites

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Mature Size: 2–3 ft tall × 2-3 ft wide

• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

• Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning, best done after flowering if needed

• Landscape Uses: Borders, mass plantings, rain gardens, woodland edges, small landscapes

• Deer Resistance: Moderate