Virginia Willow
Scientific Name
Itea virginica
Geographical Considerations
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View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
8a to 10b
This is a native Florida plant.
Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Virginia Willow grows best in Partial Shade.
Light Range
It performs in Full Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Sandy Loam
Soil Moisture
Well Drained to Wet
Soil pH
Acid to Slightly Alkaline (4.5-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
Low to None
DroughtTolerance
Medium
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
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Plant Type
- Shrubs - Large
Plant Shape
- Clumping
- Spreading
- Upright
Leaf Persistence
Virginia Willow is Deciduous
Spread
2-4 feet
Height
3-8 feet
Growth Rate
Slow
Leaf Size
Medium
Leaf Texture
Fine
Flower Size
Large
Flower Month
- March
- April
- May
- June
Flower Color
- White
Plant Role for Butterflies
Nectar
Additional Detail
White, spring through summer flowers; grows well in wet areas such as retention ponds, swales and canals. Brown fruit. | Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts butterflies
