Desert Sweet, Fernbush, Tansy Bush
Noted for its lacy foliage and profuse flower clusters, Chamaebatiaria millefolium (Fernbush) is a densely branched, aromatic shrub boasting a profusion of small, showy, creamy-white flowers from mid-summer to fall. The blossoms are magnets for bees and butterflies. The twice-pinnately compound foliage resembles minute fern fronds and is particularly attractive. It is pleasantly aromatic when brushed against. The silvery gray leaves and fragrant flowers are clustered at the ends of the branches. The flowers give way to ornamental seed heads that ripen to bronze. Evergreen in mild climates, Fernbush drops its leaves in cooler areas, revealing the beautiful smooth cinnamon bark. Native to the western states from California through to Arizona and Northern New Mexico’s scrublands, woodlands, and forests, Fernbush requires little to no maintenance and is virtually pest and disease free. It is a good choice for harsh dry areas as an accent or specimen plant. It is also perfect for the sunny border where it can be paired with other drought-tolerant perennials and grasses.
Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
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Heat Zones |
4 - 7 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Rosaceae |
Common names | Desert Sweet, Fernbush |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
Spacing | 36" - 72" (90cm - 180cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Native Plants | United States |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
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Heat Zones |
4 - 7 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Rosaceae |
Common names | Desert Sweet, Fernbush |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
Spacing | 36" - 72" (90cm - 180cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Native Plants | United States |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Chamaebatiaria millefolium (Fernbush) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Chamaebatiaria millefolium (Fernbush) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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