Sugartina Summersweet is a dwarf deciduous shrub with a dense mounded habit of deep green foliage that turns yellow in fall. The sweetly fragrant white raceme contrast nicely against the dark foliage and bloom in midsummer. Best color when grown in full sun and moist well-drained soils.
Clethra alnifolia is noted for its special value in attracting large numbers of native bees. The nectar also attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, and the seeds provide food for birds.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
Eastern NA Coasts; GA Native |
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Height: |
2.5' - 3' |
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Spread: |
2.5’ - 3' |
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Spacing: |
3' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pest or disease issues.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Pond and Streams, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Juniper, Butterfly Bush, Crape Myrtle
IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners, Sugartina® Summersweet
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
