Chamaebatiaria millefolium, Fern Bush

Scientific Name: Chamaebatiaria millefolium

Common Name: Fern Bush

A California Native Fern like bush.  This fern can reach a height of up to seven feet tall!  It has sticky, hairy, fernlike foliage.  It can be found in woodland, scrub, and forest areas.  White roselike flower clusters bloom in the summer.

- Plant in full sun, part shade or full shade 

- Plants do well in sandy or loamy soils.  Does not do well in clay

- Max water once a week once established 

- Great companion plant under evergreen oaks

- Drought tolerant

- Attracts butterflies, birds, and bees

- Easy to grow

- Native to California