Looking absolutely wonderful in the garden this month is our patch of the native Clethra tomentosa ‘Woodlander’s Sarah’. This splendid introduction from SC’s Woodlander’s Nursery is the finest, and most stable variegated form we’ve ever seen. Each leaf is randomly speckled with creamy white speks and sectors. Starting in late July, the clump bursts into flower, followed by a parade of native bees. Our eleven year old plant has spread to 20′ wide, so be sure to allow plenty of room, unless you grow it stressed.
