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Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird'
Hummingbird Summersweet
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Native with deep green foliage
- Long white, fragrant flower mid-summer
- Yellow fall foliage
- Compact size
Border or Bed
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Garden
Native
Salt Tolerant
Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average moisture, acidic soil rich in organic matter and full sun to partial shade. If grown in full sun provide with sufficient moisture. Drought tolerant once established. Pruning can be done in late winter before new growth emerges to encourage bushy spring growth. Mulching is beneficial.
Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 3-4 ft
Price Level 1: $49.99~#3
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 5-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Naturalizing
- Garden
- Drought Tolerant
- Salt Tolerant
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
- Fall Color
- Native
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Full Shade
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Wet Soil/Wetlands
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Clethra
Common Name: Hummingbird Summersweet
Vase-shaped deciduous shrub with glossy dark green leaves which turn yellow in fall. Fluffy, bottle brush-like, white or pink flower spikes are very fragrant and bloom in summer. Great as an accent plant, in foundation plantings and shrub borders.