Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird'

Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird'—commonly known as Hummingbird Summersweet—produces creamy white, fragrant flower spikes in mid to late summer. These blooms are highly attractive to pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The shrub has a compact, mounding habit, typically growing 2–4 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide, making it ideal for smaller gardens or shaded areas. Its dark green foliage turns a vibrant golden yellow in fall, providing multi-season interest. 'Hummingbird' is also deer resistant and thrives in moist, acidic soils, tolerating both sun and shade .