The catalog/Species
Itea spp.
Genus-level entry. These cultivars are recorded under Itea with no species — typically inter-species hybrids or supplier listings without an extracted species name.
Cultivars
Scentlandia
Itea 'SMNIVDFC'
Fabulously fragrant. Sweetspire is beloved for so many reasons: it’s native, shade tolerant, deer resistant, has handsome foliage, amazing fall color, very showy flowers, and of course, delicious fragrance. So how could Scentlandia ® sweetspire improve on the classic? Better hardiness, for one, so that even gardeners in the colder parts of its hardiness zone can enjoy the fragrance, year after year. It also boasts brighter, more consistent fall color, along with a compact, refined habit.
Fizzy Mizzy
Itea 'SMNIVMM'
An unconventional Itea noted for its numerous, heavenward-shooting white, early summer flower spikes. A neat and tidy habit, in a container and in the garden, Fizzy Mizzy® sweetspire has thick, dark green leaves that contrast nicely with the lightly fragrant, pure white blooms. These flowers are enjoyed by people and pollinators alike. This native shrub’s compact habit and shade tolerance make it the perfect little shrub to use around the home and in wildlife and woodland gardens. Thanks to Fizzy Mizzy® sweetspire’s naturally tidy rounded shape, it needs very little pruning, making it a lovely low-maintenance addition to any garden.
Little Henry
Itea 'Sprich'
A Proven Winners ® ColorChoice ® best-seller, Little Henry ® sweetspire is a versatile native shrub that grows in full sun to full shade and thrives in moist soils. Lightly scented, pure white flowers shoot like fireworks from the glossy foliage in summer. Just a fraction of the size of conventional Itea, its mounded, compact stature makes it an improvement over older varieties such as the 'Henry's Garnet'.