Little Henry Arbusto Shrub

Little Henry Sweetspire is a compact, deciduous shrub that brings multi-season beauty to the garden. In late spring to early summer, it's covered in fragrant, white, bottlebrush-like flowers that arch gracefully above rich green foliage. As autumn arrives, the foliage turns a spectacular blend of fiery red, orange, and purple, extending its visual appeal into fall.

Its compact size, adaptability to sun or shade, and tolerance of moist soils make it ideal for borders, foundations, woodland edges, and rain gardens. Low maintenance and native to North America, it's a beautiful, pollinator friendly shrub for naturalistic or formal designs.

Type: Deciduous Flowering Shrub

Height: 2-3 feet

Spread: 3-4 feet

Hardiness: USDA Zones 5-9

Growth Habit: Compact, Mounded

Light: Full sun to part shade

Soil: Moist, well-drained; tolerates clay and wet soil

Water Needs: Moderate; tolerates occasional wetness once established 

Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

Flower Color: White, fragrant, bottlebrush-like

Foliage: Green turning vivid red, orange, and purple in fall

Maintenance: Low

Features: Deer resistant, Pollinator-friendly