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Chamaebatiaria millefolium (Fernbush)

Price range: $15.00 through $57.50

Fernbush is one of those plants that doesn’t demand your attention, but you’re always glad it’s there. Native to the high deserts of the West, it’s a rugged survivor that looks much softer than it actually is. Its leaves are deeply lobed and olive-green, looking a bit like tiny fern fronds—hence the name—and they have a pleasant, resinous scent that sticks to your hands if you brush past.
In the mid-summer heat, when everything else is looking a little tired, Fernbush hits its stride. It puts out clusters of small, creamy white flowers that the bees absolutely love. It’s not a “showstopper” in the traditional sense, but it has a quiet, structural beauty that holds its own in a rocky garden or a dry corner of the yard where other plants might struggle.
The best part is how little it asks of you. It thrives on neglect, loves the sun, and handles the cold without flinching. It’s the kind of plant that just settles into the landscape and does its thing year after year, providing a bit of steady greenery and a sweet, wild smell to the air.

Fun Fact: Unlike many plants that hide their future leaves behind scales for the winter, Fernbush has “naked buds,” meaning you can actually see the tiny, folded-up leaves for next year waiting on the stems all winter long.

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Colorado Hardy Plants are just that… hardy! We have sought out plant varieties that provide low maintenance, use little or no water once established, and are simply hardy enough to grow where others don’t.

We grow and ship our plants in 5″ or quart-size (in certain varieties) plastic containers. Knowing that the root system is the most important part of the plant we guarantee. our plants to have a large root system that fills the container.

CHP is a small family operation! We propagate, pot, water, prune, and personally package the pants you order from us. Most of our plants are grown from cuttings taken from the plants or seeds collected nearby the nursery at an elevation of 6300 ft. Our weather is extreme with temps below 0 are common in the winter and intense sunlight all summer long. We don’t grow plants in heated greenhouses, they have to be able to survive the elements!

Please note that deciduous plants ordered in the winter months and early spring will have been pruned a minimum of 30% compared to photos and may have no leaves

Our nursery is also licensed and inspected by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, Nursery Division and holds a current Japanese Beetle Certificate. We only ship USPS Priority Mail, so your plants are sure to arrive quickly. You’ll note in our feedback that our shipping process is a sight to behold. We love our customers so please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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