{"product_id":"little-henry-sweetspire","title":"Little Henry® Sweetspire (Itea virginica)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle Henry® Sweetspire brings the charm and resilience of native plants to both challenging and traditional garden spaces. Naturally suited to rain gardens and damp soils, it also thrives in average conditions, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn summer, Little Henry® comes to life with fragrant, white flower spikes that attract pollinators and add gentle movement to the garden. As the seasons shift, it delivers a vibrant show of red fall foliage—offering a native alternative to burning bush with ecological benefits and no invasive tendencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis dwarf variety grows to about half the size of traditional sweetspire, making it ideal for smaller landscapes, foundation plantings, mixed borders, or mass plantings. While blooms and color may be softer in shade, Little Henry® still performs reliably and maintains its tidy, mounded form.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEasy-care, richly textured, and seasonally dynamic, Little Henry® is a smart, sustainable choice for today’s landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e2-3 feet tall and wide at maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHardy in zones 5-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in sun or shade, though bloom amount and fall color will be increased if planted in at least part sun\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants 2-3 feet apart for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains green foliage in spring and summer that matures to shades of red in the fall\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eProduces upright spikes of fragrant white flowers throughout summer\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms on old wood\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for borders, containers, edging, groundcover, landscapes, mass planting, or as a focal point\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees and butterflies while resisting deer\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNative to North America, dwarf variety, fall interest, drought tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:  \u003c\/strong\u003eFertilize with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/provenwinnersendlessaisle.com\/products\/zzftmr101zf01\"\u003eProven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food\u003c\/a\u003e in spring and mid-summer. Prune after flowering if desired; remove any dead wood in spring if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy free shipping on orders over $125\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSize at shipping varies by the season and plant\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eQuart shrubs are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eShrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n","brand":"Proven Winners® ColorChoice®","offers":[{"title":"Quart \/ Ships Now","offer_id":48045477593336,"sku":"ITEPRC1017800","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/6600\/2168\/files\/ITEPRC101-CloseUp-1.jpg?v=1772659818","url":"https:\/\/www.provenwinnersendlessaisle.com\/products\/little-henry-sweetspire","provider":"Proven Winners Endless Aisle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}