Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird'

Summersweet

'Hummingbird' Summersweet has very fragrant white flowers in June and July. This selection is a compact form that is both wet site and salt tolerant. Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' is an introduction from Calloway Gardens.

Height

4 Feet

Spread

3 Feet

Bloom Color

White

USDA Hardiness Zone

Current Availability

Qty Avail	Description	Comments	Future Crop	Future Crop Ready Date
490	Clethra alnifolia Hummingbird #3 18-24" (NATIVE-white)
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Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Deer Resistant
•	Erosion Control
•	Fragrant - Flower
•	Full Shade
•	Habit: Compact
•	Native

Soil Conditions

•	Average
•	Moist

Bloom Time

•

Summer

Exposure

•	Full Shade
•	Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
•	Sun

Special Recognition

•	PHS Gold Medal Plant

Attracts Wildlife

•	Attracts Butterflies
•	Attracts Pollinators

Tolerance

•	Clay Soil Tolerant
•	Salt Tolerant
•	Wet Site Tolerant

Foliage Color

•

Green

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