Itea virginica, Virginia Sweetspire. Kusamono Soil: Moist soil conditions and

Soil: Moist soil conditions and neutral to low pH

Uses: Unusual collector's tree

Rare in cultivation and striking when in bloom

slightly twisted

Itea virginica, Virginia Sweetspire. Kusamono Soil: Moist soil conditions andUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5 Native Range: Southeastern North America. Soil: Consistently moist to wet. Average pH. Light: Full sun to deep shade. Height in the Garden: Up to 5' Attributes: Spreading, deciduous shrub with excellent autumn foliage and beautiful, fragrant, spring flowers. Notes: This species makes a wonderful, little accent plant or even bonsai. It gradually spreads by rhizome and can create a self contained forest. The flowers are