Chamaebatiaria millefolium |
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Fernbush |
Description
Delicate-looking plant but actually very cold-hardy. Tolerates heat except in the low desert. Fernbush will grow to about 5' tall and wide, although some specimens can grow to 8'. White, lilac-like blossoms in the summer can attract hummingbirds. Flowers appear in mid summer. Bees also attracted. Long lived, semi-evergreen, fragrant light green ferny foliage. Bark develops into flaky reddish. Full sun, well drained. Suffers in low desert summers. Evergreen in mild, deciduous in cold climates.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Patio, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.