Fernbush Shrub
Chamaebatiaria millefolium
kam-ee-bat-ee-AIR-ee-uh mil-eh-FOH-lee-um
Perennials: Foliage
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Gray-Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Late Summer
Habit
Mounding
Height
4–6 ft
Spread
6–10 ft
Form
Panicle
Characteristics
Type
Native Selection
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Hummingbirds; Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Hedge
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
During Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Slow Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division