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‘Einstein’ Produces extra long flower racemes that are often contorted at the ends, reminiscent of its namesake’s hairstyle! Blossoms have a pleasing fragrance and will attract butterflies and bees.
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Easily grown in average, medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers part shade and consistently moist, acidic, sandy soils. Soils should not be allowed to dry out. Tolerates clay soils. Tolerates full shade. Promptly remove root suckers unless naturalized look is desired. Propagate by cuttings. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)
| Common Name | Einstein Summersweet |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Clethra alnifolia 'Novacleein' |
| Container/Amount | 5 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Shade, Sun |
| Height | 3-4' |
| Width | 3-4' |
| Soil Condition | Average to Wet Soils |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | July to August |
| Flower Color | white |
| Fragrance | Yes |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Fall Color | Yellow |
