Sweet Fern Artemisia Bloom Season: Late spring to

Bloom Season: Late spring to mid summer

Woodland Edges: Tuck into lightly shaded borders where it blends naturally with other acid-loving shrubs

and summer tip new laterals to 5 to 7 leaves beyond fruit

and mixed borders for layered interest and color contrast

and winter bark texture

Sweet Fern Artemisia Bloom Season: Late spring toSweet Fern (Comptonia peregrina) Sweet Fern (Comptonia peregrina) is a unique, deciduous shrub known for its aromatic, fern like foliage and ability to thrive in poor, sandy soils. Native to North America, this nitrogen fixing plant is an excellent choice for naturalized landscapes, erosion control, and wildlife friendly gardens. Distinctive Features Sweet Fern features narrow, deeply lobed leaves with a rich, spicy fragrance when crushed.