Chamaebatiaria millefolium
Fernbush
Description
Delicate-looking shrub but actually very cold-hardy. Tolerates heat except in the low desert especially during summer. 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 and bees. Long lived, semi-evergreen, fragrant light green ferny foliage. Mature bark becomes flaky and reddish. Full sun, well drained. Evergreen in mild, deciduous in cold climates.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Width 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, 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:
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.