Itea virginica 'Merlot' ~ Short N' Sweet™ Merlot Sweetspire deer-resistant the inconspicuous flowers in spring

the inconspicuous flowers in spring give way to clusters of black fruits in fall which lasts through winter

Best grown in part sun and rich

the foliage turns a stunning golden yellow

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40’ - 60'

Itea virginica 'Merlot' ~ Short N' Sweet™ Merlot Sweetspire deer-resistant the inconspicuous flowers in springShort N Sweet Sweetspire is a densely compact deciduous shrub that has long lasting fall color. The shiny oval green leaves turn wine red in fall and hold until early winter before being dropped. The tiny fragrant white flowers that blanket the shrub bloom on drooping cylindrical racemes in spring. Best fall color in full sun and rich moist well drained soils. Itea virginica is a host plant for the American Holly Azure butterfly if in the coastal