I was just researching Summersweet, and would love to hear what the fragrance is like. I've been looking for fragrant flowering shrubs that could be used for cut flowers. I thought maybe this could be one.

Does Aloysia smell anything like Summersweet? Thye look a little similar.

Bellegalli, In your area, you should have far more fragrant choice than I do in zone 5. I don't know how well it can be cut flower, but I do observe that the plant needs a lot of water. I water it almost everyday, still in a hot sunny day, I come homw at night see the flowers drop their head. I think this plant is less drought resistant than most are.

I understanding its fragrant is very waft. It is also called sailor's delight for it can be smelled miles a way. Well, I don't need it to be smelled miles away, just around front and back yard will be sufficient. I have not located anyone I know grow this plant in my area. I am thinking it might be some reasons people don't grow it here.

Both my Ruby Spice(pink flowered ) and Hummingbird(white flowered ) has a lot of flower buds, should be blooming this month. I will report its scents after I smell it. There is another variety called 16 candle which is supposed to grow only 2' tall which will make very nice small fragant bush. I am curiouse how fragrant this one is.

This plant is native to east coast, I would think someone in that area knows this plant well. But I am suprised no has any information to share so far.

I wish we had a Menard. Good Deal.

Both my "hummingbird" and "ruby spice" is blooming right now. The scent is very similar to lilac to my nose, just less strong than lilac. Can't tell it is wafted or not for it is still in early stage of blooming. Maybe when they are all in full bloom, the scent can be smelled farther away.

The grwoing habit of the Hummingbird is ideal for front yard. It is samll compact enough to be ignored and will be noticed when its time comes. However, it is best grow in somewhere more wet. I notice mine leaves and spikes drop their heads every afternoon wanting more water. This may due to the drought condition we are in too. The leaves seem get sun burn easy too.
Overall, I am glad that I planted this plant near my front door to add little more scent in the summer.