Itea virginica
Virginia Sweetspire
- Family: Saxifragaceae
- Form: Deciduous or semi-evergreen suckering shrub reaching 4-8 ft.
- Leaves: Simple, alternate, serrulate, elliptic, turning reddish in autumn
- Stem/Bark: Brown
- Flower: White, borne on racemes
- Fruit: Capsule, carried on old flower spikes
- Comments: Numerous cultivars are available with larger flowers or better fall color
- Additional Resources:
Wikipedia Link
The Institute for Regional Conservation Link
