PL#221
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.
Public reference
- Genus
- Itea
- Species
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- Cultivar
- SMNIVMM
- Trade name
- FIZZY MIZZY
- Hardiness zones
- 5–9 (USDA)
- Mature height
- 2–3 ft
- Mature width
- 2–3 ft
- Description
- 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.
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- Deciduous / evergreen
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- Drought tolerant
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- Flood tolerant
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Flowers
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Wildlife & safety
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- Deer resistant
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- Rodent resistant
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- Thornless
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- Has seed pods
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Legal
- Asexual propagation forbidden
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