Hummingbird Summersweet

Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird')Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird') is a compact, deciduous native shrub cherished for its fragrant white blooms, small size, and ability to thrive in damp, shaded locations. This low-growing cultivar of the Eastern U.S. native Summersweet offers all the pollinator benefits and seasonal beauty of the species in a form ideal for smaller gardens, foundation beds, and rain gardens.Distinctive Features'Hummingbird' produces dense spikes of pure white, highly fragrant flowers in mid to late summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and of course, hummingbirds. The dark green foliage is clean and glossy, turning a brilliant golden yellow in fall. Its naturally compact, rounded shape and restrained suckering make it easy to maintain and well-suited for formal and informal landscape designs.Growing Conditions Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade Soil: Moist, acidic soils; tolerant of clay, loam, or sandy conditions...