Interesting deep green foliage and spicy, fragrant white flowers, July through September. Thrives in moist, shady locations. Native to eastern U.S.
Product Description
CLETHRA alnifolia – Summersweet/Sweet Pepperbush
Interesting deep green foliage and spicy, fragrant white flowers on densely clustered spikes bloom July through September. Summersweet will bloom in shady locations in late summer when most other shrubs aren’t in bloom. It is very popular with pollinators. Thrives in moist, shady locations. Native to eastern U.S.
Sun: Full Sun/Part Shade/Shade
Soil: Moist, Acidic
Size: Height 3-6ft., Width 3-6ft.
Zone: 3-9
Flower: Fragrant Densely-Clustered White Spikes
Bloom Time: July to August
Attributes: Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers, Fragrant, Pollinator, Clay and Wet Soil Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Wildlife Food Source, Native.