Comptonia is a genus comprising only one extant plant, Comptonia peregrina, but several extinct species.

Read More about Comptonia

1 product

Sort

Sort

1 product

Clear all
Clear all

1 product

  • Image of Comptonia peregrina taken at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, ME by JLBG

    Comptonia peregrina

    Sold out

    Comptonia peregrina

    Item #: 616

    Zones: 2a to 7b

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 24" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: North America

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


    $25.00
    $25.00
    Sold out

More Information About Comptonia

Comptonia peregrina, commonly known as sweetfern or southern sweet fern, is a deciduous shrub that is native to eastern North America. It typically grows to a height of 3-6 feet (0.9-1.8 meters) and has a spread of 4-8 feet (1.2-2.4 meters). The leaves are aromatic and fern-like in appearance, with a sweet fragrance when crushed.