VIRGINIA WILLOW

Itea virginica

3 to 8 feet

Fast rate of growth

Shade to full sun

Prefers moist, well drained soil, but may become drought tolerant

Zones 5 to 9

An erect to spreading, multi-stemmed, clump forming shrub with arching branches,

and showy clusters of fragrant flowers in spring, and colorful leaves in fall.

Naturally occurs in swamps, stream banks and wet hammocks.