Chinese Itea
Itea ilicifolia
Family: Iteaceae
Chinese Itea grows in partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
Photo Gallery
Plant reference images showing growth stages and identifying features.
Photo info
How to Grow Chinese Itea
Chinese Itea growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 7-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Chinese Itea as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 180-365 days.
Plant Overview
Chinese Itea (Itea ilicifolia) is listed in the Iteaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3634
- Family
- Iteaceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Chinese Itea is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 7-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 7-9
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 180-365 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 21-60 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 180-365 days
Related Plants
Find, buy, swap, or sell Chinese Itea
One World One Seed connects this plant profile to community sellers, plant swaps, storefronts, and participating garden retailers.
Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.