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Comptonia peregrina
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Comptonia peregrina
Sweet Fern
Summary
Additional Details
» Mounded, deciduous shrub
» Produces edible nutlets
» Leaves resemble fern fronds
» Unique ability to grow in infertile areas
Height
24 - 36 in
Spread
24 - 36 in
Zone
2-6
Categories
Shrub
Tags
Attracts Butterflies
;
Drought Tolerant
;
Edible
;
Fragrant
;
Salt Tolerant
;
Deer Resistant
b
Attracts Butterflies
2
Drought Tolerant
#
Edible
h
Fragrant
=
Salt Tolerant
e
Deer Resistant
j
Full Sun
p
Partial Sun
x
Average Water