Coastal sweetpepperbush
Clethra alnifolia

- Clethraceae
- Dicot
- Perennial
- Shrub
- โ 16 ft tall
๐ฆ Wildlife value: supports pollinators and wildlife.
About Coastal sweetpepperbush
Coastal sweetpepperbush is a native shrub that brings real joy to your yard. Its flowers smell absolutely wonderful, especially on warm summer evenings when the sweet fragrance drifts through the garden. Butterflies and other pollinators love visiting the blooms, and birds appreciate the plant later in the season. The whole experience of having this shrub is satisfying and connects you to the native plants that thrive naturally in our region.
Growing this shrub is straightforward and forgiving. It's a perennial that comes back reliably year after year with minimal fussing. Plant it where it gets reasonable light and water, and it will reward your attention. Once established, it asks very little of you. This is a wonderful choice whether you're new to gardening or a seasoned gardener looking to fill your space with plants that feel right at home.
Native to 36 states
- Alabama
- California
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia