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Botanical Name |
Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' |
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Common Name |
Pink Summersweet |
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Type |
Shrub |
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Exposure |
Full Sun to Full Shade |
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Size for Description |
4
Ft. |
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Bloom Time |
Summer |
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Flower Color |
Pink |
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Fruit |
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Foliage |
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Bark |
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Fall Color |
yes |
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Growth Rate |
Moderate |
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Butterflies |
yes |
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Hummingbirds |
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Deer Resistant |
Rarely damaged by deer |
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Drought Tolerant |
yes |
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Moisture Lover |
yes |
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Native |
yes |
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Walnut Tolerant |
yes |
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Wet Areas |
yes |
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Fragrant |
yes |
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Groundcover |
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Comment |
long flowering ~ late to leaf out in spring |
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Care |
Older branches may be cut out at ground level in winter if
desired. Removing
spent flowers after blooming improves appearance. |
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Zone |
4 |
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