Fothergilla 'Blue Shadow': Compact Native with Fragrant Flowers & Blue Foliage

Fothergilla 'Blue Shadow' is a beautiful, compact, easy-to-grow shrub for mixed borders, foundation plantings, and naturalizing. Fragrant, petalless bottlebrush flowers are sweetly scented.

Noteworthy Features

Easy to grow, fragrant bottlebrush flowers, good fall color, U.S. native. Grow in consistently moist but well-drained, acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. Don't let dry out between waterings. Prune only for healthy framework. Best fall color with at least 3 hours direct sun.

Propagation & Problems

Take softwood cuttings or sow seed in cold frame fall/winter. Usually trouble-free.

Quick Reference

• Height/Spread: 3–6 ft.
• Light: Full shade only (note: likely part shade based on other entries)
• Moisture: Medium
• Bloom Time: Early spring, spring, winter
• Flower Color: White
• Attributes: Native, fragrant flowers, showy fall foliage
• Uses: Foliage interest, spring interest, natives