Sweet fern

Sweet fern (Comptonia peregrina) is a small shrub or shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green.
It grows slowly from rhizomes to a height of about 2 feet with roots at least 14 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, cuttings. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a none rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 4-7, low fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has low salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance. It tolerates partial shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
It has some limited ability to fix nitrogen, potentially benefiting other plants. If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Comptonia peregrina profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Comptonia Category:Native shrubs Category:North American natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Slow-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Self-seeding natives Category:Natives between 1 and 3 feet tall Category:Low moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs