Fothergilla gardenii ~ Dwarf Fothergilla size-16-ft IMAGE: Photo by Proven Winners

IMAGE: Photo by Proven Winners

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COMPANION PLANTS: Blue Fescue

A very versatile plant that prefers partial sun with acidic rich

Fothergilla gardenii ~ Dwarf Fothergilla size-16-ft IMAGE: Photo by Proven WinnersDwarf Fothergilla is a slow growing compact deciduous shrub with an upright mounding habit. The thick blue green to green foliage turn showy shades of yellow, orange, and red in fall. The bottlebrush like spikes with fragrant snowy white flowers bloom through spring before the foliage emerges. Blooms best in rich, moist well drained acidic soils. Dwarf Fothergilla is a native pollinator that provides nectar for several species of butterflies and bees.