Woodlander's Sarah Summersweet - Clethra alnifolia 'Woodlander's Sarah'

'Woodlander’s Sarah' Summersweet has all the things you might know and love about Clethra. It’s a gorgeous deciduous shrub with finely-toothed foliage, clustered spikes of fragrant white flowers, and tolerates a variety of growing conditions, including swampy, wet soils. Where this selection departs from the familiar is in its beautifully variegated leaves. With a look that evokes cream splattering onto freshly-cut grass, the unusual patterned leaves of 'Woodlander's Sarah' create an inviting spectacle of contrast among the greens of its neighbors.   Conditions: Full sun to part sun; prefers wet, acidic soil; adaptable except for dry soils Size: 5'-10' tall, 4'-6' wide  Zone: 3 - 9  Wildlife Value: Flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other pollinators; seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals   Photos: Samantha Nestory, David Korbonits