Fothergilla
Shrub

Fothergilla

Fothergilla gardenii

Fragrant white bottlebrush flowers in spring give way to some of the best orange-red fall color of any small native shrub.

Bloom Season
Apr - May
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
◐ Part Sun4-6 hours
Water Needs
Moderate
Regular watering
Size & Zones
3-5' tall
USDA Zones 4-8
Bloom Colors
White
Traits
♣ Native Species✿ Pollinator Friendly❋ Fragrant△ Deer Resistant❄ Winter Interest
Soil
LoamSandy
Pairs Well With
Native Witch Hazel
Shrub
Astilbe
Perennial
Hosta
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Bleeding Heart
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