Sweetfern (Comptonia Peregrina) is a perennial shrub in the Myricaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 2-6. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Comptonia peregrina is a low, aromatic, colony-forming deciduous shrub native to eastern North America, notable for its fern-like foliage and adaptability to poor, sandy soils.
Sweetfern
Comptonia Peregrina
Comptonia peregrina is a low, aromatic, colony-forming deciduous shrub native to eastern North America, notable for its fern-like foliage and adaptability to poor, sandy soils.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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