Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist'
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Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist'

witchalder
dwarf fothergilla

  family hamamelidaceae 
  genus fothergilla 

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Identification
Genus  Fothergilla Species  gardenii Variety  Cultivar  Blue Mist Common names  witchalder   dwarf fothergilla Family  HAMAMELIDACEAE Specimen number  S11752 Data source  HtZn p115
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Woody perennial Life span  5 - 20 years Annual cycle  Depends on climate Stature  Shrub Growth form  Various Growth habit  Not applicable Overall height  3' Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Full sun to partial shade Water  Moist, well drained Optimal soil texture  Various Acceptable soil pH  Soil pH 05-06 USDA hardiness  USDA zones 04a-09b AHS heat zones  Heat zones 09-02 Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist' has an attractive autumn display of leaves. This is an insect resistant variety. Witch alder (also known as dwarf fothergilla) can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. Full sun to partial shade is needed for this species to do its best. It does well in moist, well drained soils.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  yes Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  yes Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest  leaves turn yellow,orange,scarlet in aut Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  fragrant flowers Fragrance parts  Flowers Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes 
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist' is a woody perennial. Flowers: Witch alder (locally known in some parts as dwarf fothergilla) has bottle brush like flowers. Flowers begin in March and don't stop until May. The blossoms are typically of a blue color.

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Last reviewed November 01, 2004   

 

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