SHORT N SWEET™ MERLOT SWEETSPIRE
ITEA VIR MERLOT
Itea virginica 'Merlot'
Genus: ITEA
Protected Series: SHORT N SWEET
Height: 3-4 Feet Tall
Spread: 4 Feet Wide
Color: white flower
Light: Part Sun Shade
Zone: 5
DECIDUOUS SHRUB
#1208
drought tolerant * deer resistant * butterflies * salt tolerant * native * fragrant *
GROWER NOTES:
Itea virginica 'Merlot' is commonly referred to as Short N' Sweet™ Merlot Sweetspire. This native deciduous shrub features a very compact habit and fragrant white flowers in June attracting bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators. The leaves turn a beautiful burgundy color in fall and its winter branches are quite colorful.
Merlot Sweetspire is part of the Short N' Sweet™ series. It is deer resistant and thrives in full to partial shade in rich, moist soils. It will tolerate a wet site and even clay soil. It is ideal for erosion control, rain gardens and any spot that stays moist.
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