Summer Sweet <Popular ✯>

: Produces 3- to 6-inch upright spikes of white or pink flowers from mid to late summer, a time when most other shrubs have finished blooming.

: Notably resistant to deer, rabbits, and most common garden pests. Growing Conditions summer sweet

: Beyond summer flowers, its dark green foliage turns a striking golden yellow in autumn. : Produces 3- to 6-inch upright spikes of

: Its "honey and clove" scent is highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. : Its "honey and clove" scent is highly

: Highly resistant to salt spray, making it an excellent choice for coastal landscapes. Care and Maintenance

Summersweet ( Clethra alnifolia ), also known as , is a versatile native shrub prized for its intense, spicy fragrance and late-summer blooms. It typically grows between 4 to 8 feet tall and is one of the few flowering shrubs that thrives in heavy shade and wet soil, making it a problem-solver for difficult garden spots. Key Characteristics