Hummingbird Summersweet
Clethra alnifolia ‘Hummingbird’
Hummingbird Summersweet is excellent for shady, wet locations. In summer blossoms appear in fragrant white clusters. It has shiny green leaves throughout the growing season. It only grows to three feet tall, making it good for foundation plantings or rain gardens. It has a compact, mounding shape and will tolerate and bloom in full shade, although it will bloom better in partial shade. It will not tolerate dry locations. It does not have any serious pests or diseases.
3-4′ Tall 3-4′ Wide
Full sun to partial shade
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