{"product_id":"comptonia-peregrina","title":"Comptonia peregrina","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComptonia peregrina (Sweetfern)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a unique native shrub with finely textured aromatic foliage that resembles a fern. Despite its delicate appearance, it is highly durable and thrives in dry sandy soils making it an excellent choice for naturalized areas, slopes, and low maintenance landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 - 4 ft x 4 - 6 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy, dry to average soils; tolerates poor soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e High deer resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComptonia peregrina is native to eastern North America and is commonly found in dry sandy soils, open woods, and disturbed sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServes as a host plant for the Sweetfern Underwing moth and supports other native insect species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides cover and habitat for small birds in naturalized landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 4 - 6 ft apart to allow for spreading colonies and natural growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for dry slopes, naturalized areas, and sandy sites where it can spread and stabilize soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVaccinium angustifolium (Lowbush Blueberry)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Shares preference for acidic, sandy soils and forms natural colonies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds vertical texture and thrives in dry conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolidago nemoralis (Gray Goldenrod)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides late season color in poor soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArctostaphylos uva-ursi (Bearberry)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Low growing groundcover suited to sandy, dry environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45885975789729,"sku":"COMPTONIA PEREGRINA","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/hhtt656567.jpg?v=1674762331","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/comptonia-peregrina","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}