Henry's Garnet Virginia Sweetspire - Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' From our Garden its rhizomes spread underground

its rhizomes spread underground

And don't forget to scout for the adorable caterpillars of Clearwing Moths munching away politely among the leaves

Photo: Bruce Kirchoff

returning below to soil only to rise again the following spring

Henry's Garnet Virginia Sweetspire - Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' From our Garden its rhizomes spread undergroundLook out your window in any season and this small, well behaved shrub will reward you with color and structure every time. The heavy fragrance of its white clusters of flowers greets a gardener in May and June, then the glossy green leaves of summer turn into an incredible blend of reds, oranges and golds in fall. Plant it in full sun for even more intense color. This low maintenance shrub will fill out a back border and gives structure to the winter