light pink rose on stem with green leaves

Summer-Sweet

Clethra alnifolia
Clethraceae

Growth Habit

Shrub

Description

This shrub has attractive glossy, dark green leaves. Its extra large pure white flowers are very fragrant and act as a magnet for butterflies. Each flower is roughly the size of a dime and about twice the size of any other Clethra. Vanilla Spice™ offers a wonderful fragrance during the late summer months.

Source of plant

Garden Crossings

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

flowering season, fragrance, flower type