Dwarf Fothergilla, Dwarf Witch Alder (Fothergilla 'Blue Shadow') fah-ther-GILL-ah Synonyms:  Fothergilla gardenii, Fothergilla major Genus:  Fothergilla

These shrubs are beautiful, compact, and easy to grow, making them obvious choices for mixed borders, foundation plantings, and naturalizing. The fragrant, bottlebrush flowers are petalless and sweetly-scented.

Noteworthy Characteristics: 

Easy to grow. Fragrant, bottlebrush flowers. Good fall color. U.S. native.

Care: 

Grow in consistently moist but well-drained, acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. Do not let dry out between waterings. Prune only to maintain a healthy framework. Best fall color develops from at least three hours of direct sun.

Propagation: 

Take softwood cuttings, or sow seed in a cold frame in fall or winter.

Problems: 

Usually trouble-free.

Overview

Height 3 ft. to 6 ft. Spread 3 ft. to 6 ft. Light Full Shade Only Moisture Medium Moisture Characteristics Showy Foliage Bloom Time Early Spring, Spring, Winter Flower Color White Style Foliage Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Natives