Comptonia peregrina

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Comptonia peregrina (Sweetfern) Sheffield's Seed Co., Inc.

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2018 crop Wisconsin

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Rob Routledge

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Sten Porse

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Comptonia peregrinaComptonia peregrina

Sweet Fern, Sweet-fern, Sweetfern

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Comptonia peregrina

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Details

Min. hardiness zone:

3

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Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Pour boiling water over seed , let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Sporadic germination may occur over a 2-3 year period

Comptonia peregrina, commonly known as Sweetfern or Sweet-fern, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. Despite its name, Sweetfern is not a fern, but rather a member of the Myricaceae family. It is a nitrogen-fixer and thrives in dry sandy areas, often growing in pine stands. The leaves are long, narrow, and frondlike, with a modified dentate, pinnately lobed margin that gives off a sweet fragrance when crushed. Comptonia peregrina has been used medicinally for centuries and is still used in modern herbalism to treat a variety of complaints. It is also a food plant for several species of Lepidoptera. This versatile shrub can grow up to 1.5 meters tall and is perfect for poor soils, taking sun or part shade. Comptonia peregrina is a great addition to any garden or landscape.

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