Germination: sow seed, cover lightly, keep moist, Germ. within 1 to 3 months at 55 F.
Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
Germination: sow seed, cover lightly, keep moist, Germ. within 1 to 3 months at 55 F.
Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
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Looking for a striking, fragrant addition to your landscaping? Look no further than Clethra alnifolia, also known as sweet pepperbush or summersweet. This deciduous shrub blooms in late summer, boasting white or very pale pink flowers with a sweet aroma that attracts bumblebees. Leaves are striking dark green, turning yellow-golden during autumn. This shrub is hardy and expands by suckering to form colonies, making it perfect for an informal hedge or erosion control. It thrives in heavy shade and prefers moist, neutral to acidic soil. This native plant is known to occur in many ecosystem types, from wet forests to pine flatwoods and bogs. Don't miss your chance to add a touch of beauty and fragrance to your landscape with the Clethra alnifolia.
