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Fernbush

Chamaebatiaria millefolium

Fernbush is an aromatic, drought-proof western shrub with ferny foliage and spires of white spirea-like flowers in summer, excellent for hot, dry, well-drained gardens.

Family
Rosaceae
Type
shrub
Lifespan
perennial
Height
3–6 ft
Spacing
3–5 ft apart
Light
sun
Soil moisture
dry
Soil pH
neutral, alkaline
Bloom
June, July, August
Bloom colors
white
Wildlife value
pollinators, butterflies
Landscape uses
hedge or screen, foundation
Native states
AZ, CA, ID, NV, OR, UT