Comptonia peregrina (sweet fern)

Sweet-smelling aromatic leaves, The fragrance is most noticed when leaves are crushed. Sweet fern typically grows 2-4′ tall, attractive fern-like dark green long leaves, up to 4″ long.

Ideal for wet conditions, or windy locations, tolerant of drought and a wide range of soils, full sun to part shade.

Best in average, well-drained soils, but prefers sandy acidic soil.

Fixes its own nitrogen.

No significant insect or disease pests.