Clethra alnifolia Purple-Headed Sneezeweed Spikes of lavender flowers bloom

Spikes of lavender flowers bloom on tall (five foot) stems from July-September

this tall elegant plant provides welcome blooms in late summer and well into the fall

this stunning beauty makes a statement from mid summer to early fall

Valuable for erosion control and for nitrogen-fixing

Mad Dog Skullcap

Clethra alnifolia Purple-Headed Sneezeweed Spikes of lavender flowers bloomSweet pepperbush, a compact deciduous shrub native to swampy woodlands, boldly announces itself with a spicy aroma from mid to late summer. Its fragrant white or pale pink upright flowers (panicles) attract butterflies and bees. Prefers moist, acidic soil and tolerates full shade.