CLETHRA ALNIFOLIA

Plant Type-Shrub

Hardiness- ZONE 3-8

Mature Size-Height- 5 - 7 Ft Width- 5 -6 Ft

Flower Color - White Shades

Description- Summer sweet is a vase-shaped deciduous shrub, which features fluffy, bottle brush-like, 3-6" spikes of extremely fragrant white flowers that are an extremely important nectar source in summer. Glossy, dark green leaves turn a rich yellow in autumn. Native plant commonly founded in moist woodlands. Used as accent, foundation or shrub border; good plant for heavily shaded or wet areas.

Attributes-Vase-shaped

Fluffy, bottle brush-like, flowers

Fragrant white flowers

Glossy green foliage

Yellow fall foliage

Native

Great accent, foundation or shrub border