species 2,833 observations

Coastal Witch-Alder

Fothergilla gardenii

Field notes

Supports All

6 native animals
supported in the US

Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Eastern Carpenter Bee, Greater Bee Fly, Brassy Blister Beetle, Neighborly Mining Bee 6

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture: Well drained Wet
Water use: High
Soil: Sand Loam Organic
Soil pH: Acid
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Compaction Wet soil
Habit: Rounded Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Shrub

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.