species 14,357 observations

Virginia Sweetspire

Itea virginica

Field notes

Supports All

77 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Eastern Yellow-backed Laphria 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Eastern Carpenter Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee 76

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Water use: High
Soil: Organic
Soil pH: Acid
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Fire Wet soil
Habit: Arching Clumping Erect Rounded
Plant type: Perennial Shrub

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.