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Clethra alnifolia

Written by MHS Blog | Nov 24, 2021 3:42:03 PM

Gorgeous and Fragrant Summersweet!

There's no questioning how Clethra alnifolia got its common name 'summersweet.' This August-blooming perennial brings a sweet smell and elegant pastel color to a New England garden. See it in bloom and smell its sweet fragrance in Bressingham Garden!