.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Little Henry' Virginia Sweetspire Itea virginica 'Little Henry' Description A compact, deciduous shrub featuring fragrant white spikes of flowers in late spring to early summer. Its rich green foliage provides vibrant color throughout the season, turning to warm fall hues. Ideal for small gardens and border planting. Suggested Uses Perfect for shrub borders, foundation plantings, small hedges, and attracting pollinators in butterfly gardens. Plant Details Botanical Name: Little Henry' Virginia Sweetspire Itea virginica 'Little Henry' Common Name: Little Henry' Virginia Sweetspire Size & Growth: 2-3 ft tall and wide, slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Suitable for containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: Yes Cut Flower: Suitable for floral arrangements Grows Well With: Oakleaf hydrangea, Blueberry, Azaleas Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil. Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist. Soil Type: Loamy, acidic to neutral Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape. Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots. Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery. Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Keep soil mulch-moistened during dry periods.
