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Bloom & Buzz Small-batch. Single source. Carroll County, Tennessee.

Plant profile

Little Henry

Little Henry Virginia Sweetspire

Itea virginica

Expected availability · late 2028

Shrub / perennial Willow WorksCompanion cut stemsPollinator support
Sun
Full sun to part shade; placement follows the Field 1 plan
Hardiness
Selected for West Tennessee Zone 7b; field performance will be recorded
Bloom
Species/cultivar dependent; local bloom timing will be recorded after establishment
Harvest
Seasonal; harvest timing follows the marketable feature and plant establishment

At a Glance

SubtleShowySubtle to Showy, position 3 of 5
FineBold TextureFine to Bold Texture, position 2 of 5
SupportingFocalSupporting to Focal, position 2 of 5
AiryDense BloomAiry to Dense Bloom, position 3 of 5
Short stemLong StemShort stem to Long Stem, position 3 of 5

About

Fragrant racemes and fall foliage.

Best Uses

Flower stems, foliage.

Choose This If…

Choose this if you want fragrant racemes and fall foliage as fresh seasonal floral material with a garden-grown character.

Material Details

Primary harvest: Late Spring. Best stage: Flowering racemes.

Growing requirements

Water
Consistent moisture during establishment; species-specific needs apply
Soil
Species-appropriate soil within the Willow Field companion planting system
Growth rate
Species/cultivar dependent

Fruit, flower, or harvest traits

Fragrant racemes and fall foliage. Intended cut-material use: flower stems, foliage.

Pollination and compatibility

Included in the Willow Field system partly for pollinator forage; species-specific pollination requirements apply.

Role at Bloom & Buzz

Willow Works Inter-pollard companion planting. Provides fragrant racemes and fall foliage for customer-facing material while contributing forage, habitat, seasonal structure, or pollination support to the field and Bloom & Buzz Apiary.