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Itea virginica 'Sarah Eve' - Virginia Sweetspire from Quackin Grass Nursery

These are young shrubs. 'Sarah Eve' will grow between 4 and 6 feet tall

Itea virginica 'Sarah Eve'

Virginia Sweetspire

Plant Type:

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS

Itea virginica 'Sarah Eve' - A pink-flowered Virginia Sweetspire. The pedicels are actually pink subtending the white flowers; from a little distance the flowering event appears to be distnictly light pink. Nancy Bissett discovered this lovely variant in central Florida and named it for her daughter. All are lovely. Established potted Virginia Sweetspire from cutting.


Height:

4-6 ft

Spread:

4-6 ft

Colors:

Light Pink

Zone:

5 to 9
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Characteristics and Attributes for Itea virginica 'Sarah Eve'

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / Autumn

Interesting Bark

  • Colored

Autumn Interest

  • Autumn Leaf Color

Nature Attraction

  • Butterflies
  • Honey Bees & Native Bees

Light

  • Full Sun
  • Mostly Sunny

Attributes

  • Border
  • Wildlife Garden
  • Natural Garden
  • Grouping

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Moderately Fast

Soil

  • Fertile
  • Moist
  • Average

Origins

  • Garden Origin

Propagated By

  • Cutting Grown