Description
Sweet Fern is a small,fragrant, native shrub used in naturalized areas.
Scientific Name: Comptonia peregrina
Zone: 2-6b
Mature Height: 3-5 ft
Mature Width: 3 ft
Fruit: Red to dark purple berries 1 to 1 1/2″ long, edible and similar to a blackberry
Flowers: Insignificant
Bloom Time: April and May
Growth Rate: 12” – 24”
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Flood Tolerance: Moderate
Sun Requirements: Sun or part-shade
Fall Color: brown
Wildlife Value: Cover resource for mammals and many types of birds.
