Buy Clethra barbinervis 'Jane Platt'

Also Known As

Jane Platt Sweet Spire

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 6'

planting zones

3a-9a

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Clethra barbinervis 'Jane Platt' plant details

Clethra barbinervis 'Jane Platt' is a deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clethra barbinervis 'Jane Platt'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: clethraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clethra barbinervis 'Jane Platt'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The Asian sweet spire can get to 30' in time. This plant from Jane Platt's garden is only 10' after at least 50 years. The flowers appear in July and are narrow white spears. The fall color is gorgeous orange yellow. Our 40 year old is 6'x 8'.