| | Comptonia peregrina  | | |
| Family | Myricaceae | | Plant Type | deciduous shrub | | Zone | USDA: 2a - 6b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H2 Australia: 1
| | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 0.6 - 1.5 m (2 - 5 ft) | | Spread | 1.2 - 2.4 m (4 - 8 ft) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | very low to average, well-drained | | Soil Type | loam to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic |
| | Description | This plant has aromatic foliage that is dark green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Alpine or rock garden. | | Special Characteristics | Comptonia peregrina is tolerant of drought and salt. | | Cautions | Depending upon your local conditions, Comptonia peregrina (sweet fern) may be invasive. | | |
