Wildflowers of the United States

Virginia Sweetspire, Virginia Willow, Tassel-white - Itea virginica

Family: Grossulariaceae - Currant family

Genus Common Name: Sweetspire

Native Status: Native

Dicot Perennial Shrub

Itea virginica - Virginia Sweetspire, Virginia Willow, Tassel-white. This plant grows on streambanks and other moist areas. It is sometimes cultivated as an ornamental not only for its blossoms, but also for the rich, long-lasting fall color of its foliage. lightly fragrant. To about 8 feet tall.

Found in:
AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA

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Site: Lula Lake, Walker County, GA Date: 2010-May-29	Photographer: Gerald C. Williamson
Virginia sweetspire has numerous 5-petaled white flowers in 2 to 6 inch long racemes which hang down from arching or drooping branches. The leaves are alternate, 2 to 3 inches long, and very finely toothed along the edges.

Site: Lula Lake, Walker County, GA Date: 2012-November-24	Photographer: Gerald C Williamson Nikon D7000 Tamron SP 90MM f/2.8 AF Macro

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Itea virginica initially published on USWildflowers.com 2010-06-02; Updated 2017-03-02

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