Latin Name: Comptonia peregrina Family: Myricaceae (Sweet gale)
USDA hardiness zone: 4
Growth habit: Small shrub
Mature size: 3-4' ft
Native range: NE North America
Preferred habitat: Dry uplands, full/part sun, well drained soil
Pollinators: Wind
Uses and functions: Nitrogen fixer, fragrant and seasoning herb, astringent for poison ivy and diarrhea, bug repellent.
Latin Name: Comptonia peregrina Family: Myricaceae (Sweet gale)
USDA hardiness zone: 4
Growth habit: Small shrub
Mature size: 3-4' ft
Native range: NE North America
Preferred habitat: Dry uplands, full/part sun, well drained soil
Pollinators: Wind
Uses and functions: Nitrogen fixer, fragrant and seasoning herb, astringent for poison ivy and diarrhea, bug repellent.
