Clethra Alnifolia Ruby Spice 2 Gal

A taller skinner selection of the native Clethra, “Ruby Spice” serves elegant and fragrant 2-6” long pink flowers that will delight your nose with the scent of cloves from mid summer to fall. Use in foundation or shrub border. Makes a great zone 2 rain garden option as its naturally found in shady wet spots. 

Erosion, clay and wet soil tolerant. Attracts Butterflies.

Full sun to part shade. Average, moist-wet, well-draining soil. Zone 4-8

Intolerant of prolong drought, aid with watering. Expect a bit of twig dieback in or colder winters.