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Dwarf Fothergilla

Fothergilla gardenii

Zones 58perennial36" tall🐝 pollinator🌾 native

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Peak bloom: April

How to plant

Plant in spring in acidic soil. Honey-scented bottlebrushes; fall foliage is jaw-dropping orange-red.

Sunlight
part sun
Spacing
36" between plants
Mature height
36"
Row placement
mid of bed

From authoritative sources

Aggregated from USDA PLANTS and USA National Phenology Network.

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