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Itea virginica Fizzy Mizzy® ('SMNIVMM')
Fizzy Mizzy® Sweetspire: Patent PP33,549
- » Fragrant flower
- » Supports bees
- » Attracts butterflies
- » Deer resistant
- Category:Shrub
- Breeder:Proven Winners
- Hardiness Zone:5-9
- Height:24-36 in
- Spread:24-36 in
- Bloom Color: White Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
An unconventional Itea noted for its numerous, heavenward-shooting white, early summer flower spikes. A neat and tidy habit, in a container and in the garden, she has thick, dark green leaves which contrast nicely with the lightly fragrant, pure white blooms.
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Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Focal Point |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Specimen |
| • | Water's Edge / Bog Plant |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flower Color
| • | White |
Programs
| • | Proven Winners |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Itea virginica Fizzy Mizzy®
Though flowering and fall foliage color is best with at least some sun, itea is one of the most shade tolerant flowering shrubs. Though Scentlandia™ itea was selected for improved stem hardiness, some dieback can occur in cold climates - mulch and/or site in protected areas in zones 5 and 6
Itea thrives in moist to wet soils but is surprisingly tolerant of normal and dry conditions as well - especially once established. Adaptable to pH.
Prune after flowering if desired; remove any dead wood in spring if necessary.
Mass plantings; wildlife and woodland gardens; specimen; mixed borders; landscaping. Dwarf habit makes it well-suited to use around the home.