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Itea Virginica
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Itea viriginica, the Virginia Willow, or Virginia sweetspire. Part of the Grossulariaceae family, a species of flowering plant. Native to the southeast United States The Grossulariaceae family is a deciduous shrub species that has flowering plants, the flowers are tiny white drooping racemes. Known to bloom in late spring to early summer. Prefers moist, humusy soil, but it can tolerate a wide range of soil as it is able to adapt quickly in it's environment. Can form large colonies if untreated and have dense root suckers, making the shrub harder to remove.