Little Henry Dwarf Sweetspire (Itea virginica 'Sprich' LITTLE HENRY)
IT-ee-ah ver-JIN-ih-kah 'Sprich' LITTLE HENRY

Deciduous Perennial Low Mounding
 
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Size Notes Price Availability
#3 gallon Field $40.41
#3 gallon Field

H21in-24in (9/12)

 $39.75

Little Henry Dwarf Sweetspire offers vibrant white flowers in summer and stunning fall foliage, as colorful as burning bush but native to North America and pollinator friendly!

As colorful as burning bush, but native to North America and pollinator friendly!

Little Henry is a useful native plant with lots of potential for the home landscape. It prefers moist soils and will tolerate wet conditions. It will grow in full sun to full shade, and requires little pruning or other maintenance. Little Henry has lightly scented, pure white flowers that shoot like fireworks in the early summer horizon. Its mounded, compact stature makes it an improvement over older varieties such as the old favorite 'Henry's Garnet'. It is also a delightful addition to the mixed border. Then when you're not expecting anything more, green summer foliage changes to a brilliant multitude of oranges and reds in the fall, making Little Henry a rewarding experience through out all seasons.

Pros

Fragrant Flower

Fall Interest

Drought Tolerant

Erosion Control

Bog Plant

Native to North America

Nativar
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 24 - 36 inches tall. 24 - 36 inches wide.
Growth Rate Moderate
Sun Exposure Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Widely Adaptable
Zones 5a - 9b (Usually hardy to -20° F)
Tags Attracts Bees, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Extended Bloom Time, Fall Color, Fall interest, For a Shady Spot, Formal Garden, Foundation, Fragrant, Fragrant Flowers, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Mass Planting, Low Maintenance, Medium, Most Popular, Nativar, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Popular For Fall, Prairie Garden, Shade Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Shrub, Thrillers, Well-Drained Soil, Wet Site Tolerant Fall Color Shrubs, Small Shrubs, White Flowering Shrubs
Bloom Period June
Flower Color White
Foliage Color
 

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Commonly Planted with...

Cardinal Flower, Marsh Marigold, Joe-Pye Weed, Swamp Milkweed, Blue Flag Iris, Astilbe, Ferns, and Turtlehead.

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Little Henry Sweet Black-Eyed Susan
 
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Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.


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