Itea virginica
Itea virginica
VIRGINIA-WILLOW
Grossulariaceae
E. North America
Location: map coordinates M-26 (northwest side of Jason Library), N 39°11'9'' W 75°32'31''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Descriptions:
Native species, State Rank S5 (very common), on the Delaware coastal plain
VIRGINIA-WILLOW
Grossulariaceae
E. North America
Location: map coordinates M-26 (northwest side of Jason Library), N 39°11'9'' W 75°32'31''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Descriptions:
- deciduous shrub
- etymology: Itea from the Greek name for willow; virginica = of Virginia
- leaves elliptic, dark green, alternate
- flowers white, small, fragrant; in showy terminal clusters (racemes); in June-July
- native habitat swamps
- versatile ornamental; sun to shade, moist to wet soils
Native species, State Rank S5 (very common), on the Delaware coastal plain
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