Clethra alnifolia
About
Clethra alnifolia, the coastal sweetpepperbush or summer sweet, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Clethra of the family Clethraceae, native to eastern North America from southern Nova Scotia and Maine south to northern Florida, and west to eastern Texas. It is a deciduous shrub which grows in wetlands, bogs and woodland streams.
- Family
- Clethraceae
How to use it
Sweetpepperbush can be used in landscaping to enhance wetland areas and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Its fragrant flowers not only add beauty but also support local wildlife, making it a valuable addition to any garden focused on biodiversity.
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Gardening tip
When planting sweetpepperbush, make sure to place it in a spot that stays moist, like near a stream or in a boggy area. This will help the plant thrive and showcase its lovely flowers!
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Clethra alnifolia
- Slug
- clethra-alnifolia
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Clethraceae
- Genus
- Clethra
- Species
- alnifolia
- Wikidata QID
- Q5131966
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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