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Itea virginica (Virginia Sweetspire)
Itea virginica (Virginia Sweetspire)
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Virginia Sweetspire (Itea virginica)
Height, Spread: 4-8 ft, 3-6 ft
Water/Soil: Moist-wet, high organic matter, slightly acidic
Light: Dappled sun-part shade
Bloom: Spring-summer, White fragrant racemes
Native Range: SE USA: NJ & PA south to FL & Eastern TX
Qualities: Attractive to pollinators, Wildlife resource, NC Native
Notes: Deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub is commonly found on forest stream banks and other wetland areas statewide in NC. Its fragrant white flowers are attractive to pollinators, and birds eat the seeds. Great for streambank restoration as it controls erosion. Best used alongside a creek or in a shady moist spot as a statement piece.
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Orders over $200 are hand delivered to your doorstep in the greater Triangle area for free
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Orders less than $200 are hand delivered for a flat fee of $20.
We deliver to the following NC counties: Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Guilford, Orange, and Wake
Any orders placed outside of the above counties will be cancelled and refunded, unless you've already discussed your longer-distance order with us. You can email us at info@carolinahabitats.com.