Itea virginica 'Morton/Scarlet Beauty' (VA Sweetspire)

The Itea virginica 'Morton/Scarlet Beauty', commonly known as VA Sweetspire, is a deciduous shrub with an upright, rounded form. Its foliage emerges as a deep green color in the spring, transitioning to shades of brilliant scarlet and orange-red in the fall. In early summer, it produces cylindrical, fragrant white flower spikes that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant typically reaches a height of 3-4 feet and a spread of 2-3 feet.