Details
Bright yellow foliage in full sun, lime-green in full shade, adds the look of sunshine amidst ordinary greenery. Panicles of fragrant white flowers appear in mid summer. Growth habit is rounded. Can scorch in full sun in warmer regions of its adaptation. (NA73938; PI663907). Hybridizer: U.S. National Arboretum. Parentage: Clethra ('Toms Compact' x 'Ruby Spice') F2.
Additional Information
| Name | Clethra alnifolia 'Firefly' (Summersweet Clethra) |
|---|---|
| Nursery Only | No |
| Plant Height | 3-4 ft |
| Plant Width | 3-4 ft |
| Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil Moisture | Average, Moist, well-drained |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Bloom Season | Late (July-August) |
| Foliage Color | Chartreuse |
| Plant Size Selector | Medium Shrub (3-6 ft) |
| Plant Type | Deciduous Shrub |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Wildlife Value | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Soil Type | Not picky, Loam, Clay Loam, Sandy Loam, Sand, Peat, Woodland |
| U.S. Native | Yes |
| Native to | Northeastern US, Mid-Atlantic US, Southeastern US, Gulf Coast |
| Habit | Spreading |
| New Offering | No |
| Genus | Clethra |
| Species | alnifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Firefly' (NA73938; PI663907) |
| Common Name | Summersweet, Sweet Pepperbush |
| RareFind Exclusive | Yes |
| Rare Plant | Yes |
| Catalog Category | Trees, Shrubs & Vines |
