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Clethra 'September Beauty' (Summersweet)
September Beauty
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Noted for its late September bloom. Extremely fragrant white flowers (racemes to 6" long) bloom on the current year's growth, for 4-6 weeks from mid-August to late September. Blooms are attractive to butterflies and bees. Summersweet are unique among late summer flowering shrubs because of their ability to bloom in shady areas.

Cultural

Flower Color: White

Foliage Color: Green

Height: 48 inches to 6 feet

Spread: 36 to 48 inches

Plant Needs

Zone: 4 to 9

Exposure: Partial Sun

Plant Type: Flowering

Plant Use: Tree or Shrub, Bedding

Special Attributes

Fragrant

Attracts Butterflies

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