Sweetfern - Comptonia peregrina Ephemeral (It’s still a trillium

(It’s still a trillium

8’-15’ spread

delicate bell-like flowers bloom

Consider it the sculptor’s fern: restrained

it is guaranteed to be a conversation starter

Sweetfern - Comptonia peregrina Ephemeral (It’s still a trilliumWith leaves reminiscent of fern fronds and a sweet scent to the foliage, it's easy to see how Sweetfern got its name. However, Sweetfern is definitely not a fern. It's a shrub a low maintenance, adaptable, and lovely shrub at that! With its fine textured foliage, dense habit, and bay like fragrance, Sweetfern adds a bit of flair to any garden. Use it to control erosion, create a low screen, or colonize that tough, droughty garden area. And don't