Clethra alnifolia 'Novacleein' ~ Einstein™ Summersweet butterfly and the Ruby-Throated hummingbird

and the Ruby-Throated hummingbird

Grows best in filtered shade and rich acidic soils

and yellow-green

The vibrant 2-inch purple flowers first bloom mid-spring and continues to rebloom into fall

and a wide range of soil conditions

Clethra alnifolia 'Novacleein' ~ Einstein™ Summersweet butterfly and the Ruby-Throated hummingbirdEinstein Summersweet a is a dense deciduous shrub with unusually long and curly racemen sporting highly fragrant white flowers in summer. The oblong dark green leaves have a yellow to golden brown fall color. Best color when grown in full sun and moist well drained soils. Einstein can tolerate deep shade. Clethra alnifolia is noted for its special value in attracting large numbers of native bees. The nectar also attracts butterflies and hummingbirds,