Itea virginica 'SMNIVDFC' USPP 30,233 ~ Scentlandia® Sweetspire Size:3 GALLON Pruning is typically done in

Pruning is typically done in late winter or early spring to promote healthy growth and maintain its shape

The scarlet red flowers bloom on tall stalks through summer into fall which attracts bees and butterflies

Mandevilla (Dipladenia)

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IMAGE: Forest & Kim Starr

Itea virginica 'SMNIVDFC' USPP 30,233 ~ Scentlandia® Sweetspire Size:3 GALLON Pruning is typically done inScentlandia Sweetspire is a dwarf deciduous shrub with a rounded habit and intensely fragrant flowers. Its shiny, rich blue green foliage turn bright red in fall. The long drooping raceme coated with fragrant white flowers bloom in early summer. Best fall color in full sun and rich moist well drained soils. Scentlandia has improved cold and shade tolerance. Itea virginica is a host plant for the American Holly Azure butterfly if in the coastal plains,