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Botanical illustration of Fothergilla (Fothergilla major) — a deciduous shrub for USDA zones 4–9

Fothergilla major

Fothergilla

ShrubDeciduous
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Mature size
5–6 ft tall
5–6 ft wide
Sun
Full Sun–Part Shade
Water use
Moderate
USDA zones
4–9
Bloom
White
Spring

Notable features

deer resistantfire resistant

Companion plants for Fothergilla

Six water-wise companions matched on water use, sun, USDA zone, and how they layer visually beside Fothergilla.

Botanical illustration of English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) — a evergreen perennial for USDA zones 5–9

English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Perennial1–2 ft tallZones 5–9
Botanical illustration of Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 4–9

Switchgrass

Native

Panicum virgatum

Grass3–4 ft tallZones 4–9
Botanical illustration of Blue Avena Grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens) — a evergreen grass for USDA zones 4–9

Blue Avena Grass

Helictotrichon sempervirens

Grass2–4 ft tallZones 4–9
Botanical illustration of Snow-in-Summer (Cerastium tomentosum) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 3–7

Snow-in-Summer

Cerastium tomentosum

Groundcover0.5–1 ft tallZones 3–7
Botanical illustration of Japanese Tree Lilac 'Ivory Silk' (Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk') — a deciduous tree for USDA zones 4–7

Japanese Tree Lilac 'Ivory Silk'

Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk'

Tree15–20 ft tallZones 4–7
Botanical illustration of Lamb's Ear (Stachys byzantina) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 4–8

Lamb's Ear

Stachys byzantina

Groundcover0.5–1.5 ft tallZones 4–8
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