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Plant Name:
Coastal Sweetpepperbush
Scientific Name:
Clethra alnifolia
Description:
Coastal Sweetpepperbush is a deciduous shrub with fragrant white or pink flowers that bloom in summer. It has toothed, glossy leaves and grows in a dense, rounded form.
Habitat:
Coastal areas, wetlands, swamps
Fauna:
Coastal Sweetpepperbush attracts a variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The plant also provides cover and nesting sites for birds.
Growing Conditions:
Coastal Sweetpepperbush prefers moist to wet soils and full sun to part shade.
Uses:
Coastal Sweetpepperbush is often used in native plant gardens and attracts pollinators. The flowers have a sweet, spicy fragrance.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
No
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Coastal Sweetpepperbush is also known as "Summer Sweet" or "Pepper Bush". It is native to eastern North America.
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