Fernbush
Chamaebatiaria millefolium
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Rosaceae
Plant Description: Semi-evergreen shrub native to the western United States. Foliage resembles fern-leaves somewhat like the garden tansy. White clusters of rose-like flowers appear in mid to late-summer. Bark is red and shreddy. Requires very little additional moisture once established. Will adapt to many soil types.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Thinning
Plant Care: Shrub - Thinning (woody multi-stemmed plants that lose their leaves every winter and look best on older stems): Prune dead, diseased, or rubbing branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most shrubs. With spring blooming shrubs, prune after the blooms are spent. Remove up to 1/3rd of the overall shrub, keeping older branches to build up a sturdy, permanent and picturesque framework. Keep in mind that these shrubs bloom directly on older wood or on shoots that come off old wood. Monitor for pests, diseases, or other ailments on a regular basis.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 4-6' tall and wide
Utah Native: Yes
Plant Select: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: White
Bloom Seasons: Late Summer
Bloom Period: Aug - Sep
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 10
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Commercial Concepts
- North Property Line
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Irrigation Path
- Mountain to Tap
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Localscapes Path
- North Basin
- Rock Wall
- South Basin
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Maintenance Path
- Moving Day
- Outsmart Invaders
- Rain Gardening
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Gathering Area
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
