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Summersweet
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Abundant, fragrant flowers are long-lasting and do not fade in the sun. Native deciduous shrub turns bright yellow in fall. An excellent shrub for the back of the border or as a foundation plant. Tolerant of moist areas. Deer resistant.
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Plant Details
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Common name
Summersweet
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Botanical name
Clethra alnifolia
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Variety
Ruby Spice
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Zone
USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
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Light
Part sun
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Height
4-8' (1-2.5 m)
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Habit
Upright
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Feed
In spring
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Water
2-3 times per week
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Bloom Color
Pink
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Bloom Time
Summer
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Maintenance
Provide enough water in fall, before freeze
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Valerie T.'s collection