Sweet Fern

Comptonia peregrina

SKU #46794
2-6

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Native to Eastern North America, Sweet Fern is not a fern at all, but actually a shrub with fern-like leaves. A member of the Bay family, the leaves have a pleasant scent when crushed. Naturalizes well, spreading to form a colony. An adaptable plant that tolerates wet conditions and wind, sheltered seashore areas, drought, and a wide range of soils. A good choice for erosion control on an embankment, massing along the foundation of a building, or along a driveway. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Drought tolerant once established.
SIZE: Reaches 2 to 5 ft. tall, 4 to 8 ft. wide.

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Bloom TimeInsignificant flowers in spring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesWaterwise, North American Native
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitSpreading
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGreen
Care InstructionsPrefers sandy, acidic loams, but tolerates poor soils. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season; drought tolerant once established. Best left alone to form colonies. Does not transplant well.
Details
Bloom TimeInsignificant flowers in spring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesWaterwise, North American Native
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitSpreading
Style
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGreen
Care
Care InstructionsPrefers sandy, acidic loams, but tolerates poor soils. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season; drought tolerant once established. Best left alone to form colonies. Does not transplant well.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.