Fothergilla gardenii, commonly known as Dwarf Fothergilla, is a woody landscape shrub valued for its white flowers during spring. It typically matures 1.5–3 feet tall and 2–4 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained loamy soil. Its native range or documented parentage is coastal plains of Southern United States. Bees nectar at these flowers, as do other pollinators. In the landscape, it works well in foundation planting, hedge, and mass planting. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to compaction, deer, and wet soil.
Benefits
Provides seasonal color and texture and may support pollinators or other garden wildlife.