Comptonia peregrina
Sweet fern
![Comptonia peregrina Sweet fern from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-2514.jpg)
Image courtesy of Bailey Nurseries
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- Sweet smelling leaves
- Ground cover plant
- Loves abuse!
![Fast Growing](image/chars/char-92.png)
Fast Growing
![Low Maintenance](image/chars/char-81.png)
Low Maintenance
![Mass Planting](image/chars/char-29.png)
Mass Planting
![Native](image/chars/char-45.png)
Native
![Vigorous](image/chars/char-79.png)
Vigorous
![Full Sun](image/chars/char-1.png)
Full Sun
![Partial Sun](image/chars/char-2.png)
Partial Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Naturalizes well
Handles sandy infertile soils
Height: 2-4 ft
Spread: 4-8 ft
Price Level 1: $24.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Yellow
Zone: 2
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Naturalizing
- Vigorous
- Mass Planting
- Fast Growing
- Native
- Low Maintenance
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Amphibians
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Wet Soil/Wetlands
- Dry Soil
- Average Water