Native Plant Spotlight: Sweet Fern (Comptonia peregrina)
Why Cape Cod homeowners should consider planting it
Looking to enhance your Cape Cod landscape with low-maintenance, native beauty? Sweet Fern is a fragrant, hardy shrub that thrives in sandy, acidic soils—making it a perfect match for our local environment. Despite its name, it’s not a true fern, but it offers delicate, fern-like foliage and a sweet, spicy aroma.
✅ Benefits of Sweet Fern in Your Yard:
Drought-tolerant: Thrives without irrigation once established
Erosion control: Excellent for stabilizing sandy slopes and dry patches
Wildlife-friendly: Supports native moths and butterflies, attracts pollinators
Deer-resistant: Not a preferred snack for browsing deer
Low maintenance: Requires little pruning or fertilization
At XeroScape, we specialize in ecological landscaping that works with nature, not against it. Want to add native plants like Sweet Fern to your landscape? We can help design and install a yard that’s both beautiful and beneficial.
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