Summersweet 'Hummingbird'

Will grow in clay. Will flower in shade.¹

Keep in mind when planting that Hummingbird is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Hummingbird requires a soil ph of 5.1 - 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Hummingbird is a hardy plant.

The Latin word “Alnifolia” means “having teeth” or “serrated”.²

¹ Missouri Botanical Garden

² Latin Dictionary