Scentlandia Sweetspire, botanically known as Itea virginica 'Scentlandia', is a standout cultivar of the native Virginia sweetspire shrub. This compact, mounding variety reaches 2-3 feet tall and wide, showcasing glossy green foliage that transforms into a stunning display of red, orange, and purple hues in the fall. Scentlandia's key feature is its exceptionally fragrant, bottlebrush-like white flower spikes that bloom prolifically in late spring, attracting pollinators. Adapted to partial shade and consistently moist, acidic soils, this low-maintenance native shrub thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9, making it a versatile choice for mixed borders, foundation plantings, and woodland-style gardens.
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Attracts Butterflies, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Erosion Control, Fall Color, Formal Garden, Fragrant Flowers, Fruit showy, Full Shade, Full Sun, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Hedges, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rain Garden, Low Maintenance, Medium, Nativar, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Popular For Fall, Showy Flowers, Shrub, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Wet, Wet Site Tolerant, Winter Interest, Woodland Garden
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