Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles'

Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles'

Sixteen Candles Summersweet

A compact, upright variety of this fragrant native shrub, known for its summer blooms and adaptability.

• Upright white flower spikes resemble candles and bloom in mid to late summer

• Fragrant flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

• Grows 3–4 ft tall and 2–3 ft wide with a tight, upright habit

• Thrives in full sun to part shade and moist to wet, acidic soils

• Deer resistant, low maintenance, and native

• Hardy in zones 4–9

Great for borders, foundation plantings, or rain gardens—compact, fragrant, and pollinator-friendly.