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Itea
Virginia Sweet Spire
Virginia sweetspire or Virginia willow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Iteaceae. It is native to the southern United States and particularly associated with Virginia.
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Itea virginica is a deciduous shrub , with alternate, simple leaves. The flowers are white or cream downward pointing and slightly curved spikes. In summer the leaves turn shades of red in fall.
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Wikipedia contributors. (2019, September 3). Itea virginica. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 14:25, January 9, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Itea_virginica&oldid=913804849

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