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Sweet Pepperbush
Clethra alnifolia
shrub⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high water
A deciduous shrub prized for its fragrant, bottlebrush-like white flower spikes that bloom mid to late summer. It thrives in moist, acidic soils and prefers part shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens and moist borders.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
moderate
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 7Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Ohio, Michigan
Function & Care
pollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation