Description
Easily grown in average, medium to wet soil in full sun to part shade. Adaptable to shade. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, but prefers moist, humusy soils. Promptly remove root suckers to prevent any unwanted spread.
Itea virginica ‘Merlot’
(Merlot Sweetspire)
| Size | Price |
| 3-GALLON | $32.99 |
Hardiness Zones:
5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9bQuick Overview:
Merlot Sweetspire is compact selection, has sweetly fragrant flowers, and outstanding fall foliage color in burgundy color shades. At 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide, it’s a perfect fit for containers and small spaces. A fast-growing North American native, it features larger, longer flower clusters than the species.
Additional information
| Common Name | Merlot Sweetspire |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Itea virginica 'Merlot' |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 3-4' |
| Width | 3-4' |
| Soil Condition | Average to Wet Soils |
| Water Needs | Average to moist |
| Blooming Period | early summer |
| Flower Color | white |
| Fragrance | Yes |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
