Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' ~ Ruby Spice Summersweet Size:3 GALLON 3PK LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group

LANDSCAPE USES:   Accents or Group Plantings

while spent stems will stay erect and attract birds

but will have clumping form

The fragrant white flowers resemble butterflies and bloom in late summer into fall

(4) Photo by Matt Lavin

Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' ~ Ruby Spice Summersweet Size:3 GALLON 3PK LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or GroupRuby Spice Summersweet is a densely branched deciduous shrub native to the South. Its glossy dark green leaves have attractive shades of yellow to golden brown in fall. Sweetly fragrant rosy pink flower spikes bloom late summer and give way to brown seedpods that last to winter. Prefers part sun and acidic, moist, well drained soil. Type: Shrub Origins: Eastern N. America Coasts; GA Native Height: 4 6 Spread: 3 5' Spacing: 4 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 8