Sweetfern | Comptonia peregrina
A small shrub reaching between 3-5’ in height and will form colonies. The common name refers to its passing resemblance to ferns (though it’s not a fern) and its lovely aroma. The leaves, when crushed, release a sweet, cinnamon-y fragrance. Sweetfern is a rugged, adaptable plant that helps stabilize hillsides, fixes nitrogen, and makes any location sweeter.
Container size: 3-gal
Sun: Full sun - partial shade
Moisture: Moist - dry (once established)
Maximum height: 5 ft
A small shrub reaching between 3-5’ in height and will form colonies. The common name refers to its passing resemblance to ferns (though it’s not a fern) and its lovely aroma. The leaves, when crushed, release a sweet, cinnamon-y fragrance. Sweetfern is a rugged, adaptable plant that helps stabilize hillsides, fixes nitrogen, and makes any location sweeter.
Container size: 3-gal
Sun: Full sun - partial shade
Moisture: Moist - dry (once established)
Maximum height: 5 ft
A small shrub reaching between 3-5’ in height and will form colonies. The common name refers to its passing resemblance to ferns (though it’s not a fern) and its lovely aroma. The leaves, when crushed, release a sweet, cinnamon-y fragrance. Sweetfern is a rugged, adaptable plant that helps stabilize hillsides, fixes nitrogen, and makes any location sweeter.
Container size: 3-gal
Sun: Full sun - partial shade
Moisture: Moist - dry (once established)
Maximum height: 5 ft
