Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' - Summersweet
Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'
Summersweet
'Ruby Spice' Summersweet has very fragrant dark pink flowers in June and July. It is both wet site and salt tolerant. Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' was found by Andy Brand formerly of Broken Arrow Nursery in Connecticut.
Height
8 Feet
Spread
4 Feet
Bloom Color
Pink
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Current Availability
Qty Avail
Description
Comments
Future Crop
Future Crop Ready Date
49
Clethra alnifolia Ruby Spice #3 15-18" (NATIVE-dark pink)
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
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Deer Resistant
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Erosion Control
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Fragrant - Flower
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Full Shade
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Native
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Rain Garden Plants
Soil Conditions
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Average
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Moist
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Sandy
Bloom Time
Exposure
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Full Shade
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Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
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Sun
Special Recognition
Attracts Wildlife
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Attracts Butterflies
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Attracts Pollinators
Tolerance
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Clay Soil Tolerant
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Salt Tolerant
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Wet Site Tolerant
Foliage Color
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