Summer Sweet 100 Seeds Sweet Pepperbush Clethra alnifolia

Clethra alnifolia, commonly known as summersweet or sweet pepperbush, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America, particularly thriving in moist woodlands and along streambanks. Renowned for its fragrant, bottlebrush-like spikes of white or pale pink flowers that bloom in mid to late summer, this plant attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. It typically grows 4 to 8 feet tall and spreads through suckering, forming dense thickets over time. Its dark green, serrated leaves turn golden-yellow in fall, adding seasonal interest. Clethra alnifolia is highly adaptable, tolerating both sun and shade, and is prized for its ability to flourish in wet or poorly drained soils, making it an excellent choice for rain gardens, naturalized areas, and woodland edges.