{"product_id":"10-seeds-clethra-alnifolia-sweet-pepperbush-shrub","title":"10 Seeds Clethra alnifolia Sweet Pepperbush Shrub","description":"\u003cp\u003eClethra alnifolia, also known as Sweet Pepperbush, is a charming native shrub prized for its fragrant, bottlebrush-like spikes of white blooms that appear in mid to late summer. This deciduous plant is a lovely addition to woodland edges, rain gardens, or mixed borders, offering gentle visual interest and attracting beneficial pollinators with its sweet scent. Its natural, tidy growth habit makes it a versatile choice for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance and ecologically friendly ornamental. \u003cbr\u003e\nThis shrub performs beautifully in moist to average soils and can tolerate both full sun and part shade, making it adaptable to many garden settings. The blooms give way to small, pepper-like seed capsules that add late-season texture, while the foliage turns a soft yellow in autumn for extended appeal. Ideal for naturalized plantings, foundation beds, or cottage gardens, Sweet Pepperbush offers four seasons of interest with minimal fuss. \u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Clethra alnifolia \u003cbr\u003e\nType: Deciduous shrub \u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun to partial shade \u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Moist, well-drained; tolerates wet sites \u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: Not applicable \u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 4-9 \u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: Cold stratification recommended; sow indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost \u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Surface sow seeds; press lightly onto soil \u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 4-6 feet apart \u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Slow to establish; keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663039135880,"sku":"EXGA-101","price":19.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_51c3e4cc-383b-45d0-bf95-8ec2d2194064.png?v=1791895458","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/10-seeds-clethra-alnifolia-sweet-pepperbush-shrub","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}