Comptonia peregrina

A low growing shrub with aromatic foliage, growing on thin acidic soils throughout the state. Larval host for the grey hairstreak.

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
sweet fern
Type: 
Native
Shrubs, Trees
Moisture: 
Dry
Moist
Light: 
Part Shade
Soil: 
Sandy

Plant finder

After you start typing part of a plant scientific or common name, wait a few seconds and a clickable list will appear.
Advanced Search