Sweetfern - Comptonia peregrina Ephemeral from the unfurling fiddleheads to

from the unfurling fiddleheads to the verdant summer fronds to the spore-producing season

this vine is reliably evergreen

(It’s still a trillium

Even after flowering

8’-15’ spread

Sweetfern - Comptonia peregrina Ephemeral from the unfurling fiddleheads toWith leaves reminiscent of fern fronds and a sweet scent to the foliage, it's easy to see how Sweetfern got its name. However, Sweetfern is definitely not a fern. It's a shrub a low maintenance, adaptable, and lovely shrub at that! With its fine textured foliage, dense habit, and bay like fragrance, Sweetfern adds a bit of flair to any garden. Use it to control erosion, create a low screen, or colonize that tough, droughty garden area. And don't