Ruby Spice Summersweet is a densely branched deciduousshrubnativeto the South. Its glossydark green leaves have attractive shades of yellow to golden brown in fall. Sweetly fragrant rosy-pink flower spikes bloom late summer and give way to brown seedpods that last to winter. Preferspart sunand acidic, moist, well-drained soil.
MAINTENANCE NEEDS:Low Maintenance.Do not let soils dry out. Promptly remove suckers unless naturalization is desired. Spider mites may be a concern in drier conditions.