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Plant of the week
Chamaebatiaria millefolium
Fernbush |
Chamaebatiaria millefolium, commonly known as Fernbush, gets its name from its deeply incised, ruffled, fern like leaves. Not a member of the fern family, Fernbush is native to the gravelly slopes of the Colorado Plateau. A compact, densely branched shrub that reaches 3’-5’ tall and 3’-5’ wide and is hardy to Zone 4b, it pairs well in the garden with similar Western Natives like penstemons, manzanita, and ornamental grasses. Clusters of white flowers from July-August provide color at a time when few other native plants are in bloom and attract a variety of bees and butterflies. Rust colored seed pods provide late fall and winter interest. Fernbush may also be known as Desert Sweet due to its aromatic foliage. Requires moderate water until established, then can usually survive with little supplemental irrigation.
Fernbush can be used as a specimen or grouped together in the garden for an interesting, low maintenance hedge. One of the first woody shrubs to leaf out in the spring, Fernbush is a durable, easy to grow addition to any sunny, dry area. Plant Select® winner in 2008. Durango Nursery sells Fernbush in #5 pots. Please stop by the nursery or give us a call at
970-259-8800 with any questions.
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