Comptonia peregrina (Sweet Fern) Attract pollinators Notes: This species is shorter

Notes:  This species is shorter and darker than Cyp

Soil:  Humus rich

Height: 40'

Bloom Time:  February to March

These go dormant quickly after blooming

Comptonia peregrina (Sweet Fern) Attract pollinators Notes: This species is shorterFamily: Myricaceae Zone: 2 9 Natural Range: Eastern North America Soil: Average to moist, humus rich Light: Sun, part sun Height: 2' 5' Bloom Time: April to May Attributes: Deciduous shrub with simple, narrow, deeply notched light green to dark olive green leaves to about 4" long. Yellowish green flowers, burr like fruit. Aromatic foliage. Notes: Adaptable to a range of soil conditions and can be quite drought tolerant once established. Pot Size: 1