Comptonia peregrina - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden Comptonia peregrina, commonly called sweetfern, is an upright, deciduous shrub (typically growing 2-4' tall) which features simple, narrow, lustrous, pinnatifid, deeply notched, olive to dark green leaves (to 4" long)
Comptonia peregrina - Wikipedia Comptonia peregrina is a species of flowering plant in the family Myricaceae native to eastern North America It is the only extant (living) species in the genus Comptonia, [5] although some extinct species are placed in the genus
Sweet Fern - Comptonia peregrina | Prairie Nursery Sweet Fern, Comptonia peregrina, is not a fern but a low-growing shrub and member of the Bay (Laurel) family of plants The fern-like leaves give off a pleasant fragrance when crushed
Comptonia peregrina (Sweet Fern) - Gardenia Noted for its attractive, fragrant foliage, Comptonia peregrina (Sweet Fern) is a small, upright, deciduous shrub forming a mound of elongated, deeply incised, shiny olive green leaves, 4 in long (10 cm)
Sweetfern - Comptonia peregrina - Native Plant Connection Comptonia peregrina, commonly known as Sweetfern, is a fascinating plant species native to North America It’s a member of the Myricaceae family, which is a small family of aromatic woody plants including Bayberry and Sweet Gale
Comptonia peregrina (sweet-fern): Go Botany One sniff of the pungent, turpentine-like aroma given off by the crushed leaves of this 3-foot (1m) tall shrub, and its common name, sweet- fern, will become clear Sweetfern fixes nitrogen through a close partnership with bacteria; thus, this plant is among the first to colonize barren, nutrient-poor soils
How to Grow Comptonia - Sweet Fern - Harvest to Table Comptonia, commonly known as sweet fern (Comptonia peregrina), is a unique deciduous shrub native to North America Despite its name, it isn’t a true fern; the common name comes from the plant’s fern-like, deeply lobed leaves
Sweetfern (Comptonia Peregrina) Plant Care How to Grow, Water Often called the "Sweetfern" for its delicate, fern-like foliage, this plant is actually a tough-as-nails woody shrub It is famous for the spicy, resinous fragrance it releases whenever its leaves are crushed or even brushed against
How to Grow and Care for Comptonia - PictureThis Comptonia is a bushy plant, ideal for ground cover, with aromatic, fern-like foliage Repot every 2-3 years in early spring, as this coincides with its active growth phase, ensuring minimal stress Choose a moderate-sized pot with excellent drainage to support its spreading roots