Sweetfern

Common name Sweetfern
Latin name Comptonia peregrina
Type Shrub
Height 2-5'
Spread 4-8'
Light & Water
Full sun:
Part sun:
Zone 2
Bloom months Does not bloom.
Bloom colour None
Foliage colour Green
Features
  • Attracts pollinators
  • Fragrant
Notes

Very tolerant of different soil types and growing conditions. Does not transplant well. Better to use root cuttings. Can spread nicely once established. Poor heat resistance, moderate growth rate.

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