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Nursery, Inc
Latin Name:
Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles'
Common
Name:
Dwarf Summersweet
Description:
Shrub ~ Sun to Shade ~ 28" x 36" ~ summer ~ large, very fragrant white flowers ~
dense mounded habit ~ ATTRACTS BUTTERFLIES
~ likes moisture, but is still drought tolerant ~ walnut resistant ~ a native plant
Pruning:
Older
branches may be cut out at ground level in winter if desired.
Removing spent flowers after blooming improves appearance.
Zone 4
