Comptonia peregrina #1

$38.00


Sweet Fern · Item # 724529314034

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Finely divided, deep green, fragrant leaves form deceptively delicate looking plants that will be a good choice for dry rocky areas once established. Native Americans used the crushed leaves as an insect repellant.


Plant Type: Shrub
Botanical Name: Comptonia
Common Name: Sweet Fern
Hardiness: Zone 2
Sun: 6+ hours
Soil: Dry, Moist, Sandy
Suggested Use 1: Massed in naturalized areas
Suggested Use 2: Erosion control
Height: 2-4'
Width: 4-8'
Growth Rate: Rapid
Shape: Rounded, Upright
Fertilizer: Plant-tone
Fall Color: Yellow
Deer Resistant: Yes
Native: Yes
Fragrant: Yes
Plant With: Vaccinium, Spiraea, Grasses, Viburnum