Itea — 1 species

Botanical species in the genus Itea recorded in the PlantPeers database.

Edible

Itea japonica

Family: Escalloniaceae

Cultivation

Succeeds in most fertile soils in sun or shade. This plant has recently been introduced to Kew (1990), its hardiness is not yet known. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus.

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