{"product_id":"itea-little-henry","title":"Itea 'Little Henry'®","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItea 'Little Henry'\u003c\/strong\u003e offers fragrant white bottlebrush flowers in early summer followed by brilliant red burgundy fall foliage. Ideal for small spaces, foundation plantings, and naturalistic landscapes due to its tidy size and multiseasonal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 - 3 ft x 3 - 4 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, acidic, well drained soil; tolerates clay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates brief dry periods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar is derived from the native Itea virginica, which is indigenous to the southeastern United States, especially in moist woodlands and stream banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts butterflies such as Red Admiral and Spicebush Swallowtail with its nectar rich summer blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers support a variety of native bees including small carpenter bees, mining bees, and sweat bees during peak bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 3 - 4 ft apart to accommodate spreading habit and natural form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for low hedges, rain gardens, woodland edges, and mixed shrub borders. Its compact size makes it suitable for smaller landscapes and urban gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClethra alnifolia (Summersweet)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Shares similar moisture and shade preferences while blooming slightly later, extending seasonal interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAronia melanocarpa (Black Chokeberry)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers white spring blooms and dark berries, complementing Itea's flowers and fall foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmsonia hubrichtii (Arkansas Blue Star)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds fine textured foliage and golden fall color to echo and contrast Itea’s autumn tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarex pensylvanica (Pennsylvania Sedge)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides soft, native ground cover beneath Itea’s arching form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers bold flower clusters and a similar tolerance for part shade and moist soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45922381725857,"sku":"ITEA LITTLE HENRY","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 Gallon","offer_id":45922381758625,"sku":"ITEA LITTLE HENRY","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/itealithen.jpg?v=1585924770","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/itea-little-henry","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}