Clethra alnifolia ‘Sugartina® Crystalina’ Summersweet
A compact native shrub prized for its fragrant white flower spikes that appear in mid to late summer. The blooms fill the garden with a sweet scent while attracting butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Glossy green foliage provides a clean backdrop through the season before turning bright yellow in fall.
Hardiness Zone 4–9. Typically grows 2½–3 feet tall and wide, making it a great choice for smaller landscapes or pollinator gardens. Performs well in full sun to partial shade and thrives in average to wet soils. Deer resistant and naturally compact, it works beautifully in borders, foundation plantings, and rain garden settings where moisture-loving plants shine.