Clethra lepidiodes
Clethra lepidiodes, commonly known as Scale-leaved sweet pepperbush, is an ornamental shrub that thrives in full sun and requires medium watering. It grows to a height of 1.5–3 meters and is suitable for USDA zones 5–9. This deciduous shrub blooms with white flowers in July, August, and September, preferring loamy, sandy, or peaty soil. It attracts pollinators but is not fragrant, toxic, or evergreen.
Light
Partial shade
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Peaty, Sandy
Height
1–2 m
Spread
1–1.5 m
Zones
5–8
Flower colors