Clethra – Vanilla Spice®

Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Resists: Deer

Fragrant Flower

Native to North America

Fall Interest

Maintenance Notes

Prune to shape in late winter. Fertilize with a controlled release fertilizer in spring. Supplemental fertilizing with liquid fertilizer may be needed in summer. Tolerates damp soils.

Uses Notes

Ideal for mixed borders and naturalizing, especially wet and semi-shady sites.

Maintenance Category Easy

Water Category Average

Blooms On New Wood

Bloom Time

Flower Form Landscape