Description:
Comptonia peregrina, commonly known as sweet fern, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. It features fern-like, fragrant green leaves and grows up to 5 feet tall. This plant thrives in dry, sandy soils, often found in pine stands, and is a non-legume nitrogen fixer. It serves as a food plant for certain moth and butterfly larvae and produces edible nutlets. Its ability to spread by short stolons makes it a useful ground cover.
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- [1] Comptonia peregrina: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [2] Comptonia peregrina: Wikipedia. Visit Source
- [3] Comptonia peregrina: Plant Delights. Visit Source
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Last Updated August 18, 2025
| Store | Title | In Stock | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Hills Nursery | Sweet Fern ( #2 Container) |
No
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$89.99 |
| Nature Hills Nursery | Sweet Fern ( #1 Container) |
No
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$69.99 |
| Plant Delights | Comptonia peregrina |
Yes
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$25.00 |