Quick answer: Dwarf fothergilla (Fothergilla gardenii) is native to 5 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically live plant, verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | High water, Moist |
| Soil | Well-drained, acid, peaty or sandy loams |
| Bloom | Bloom Apr-May |
| Height | Up to 6 ft, typically 3 ft |
| Wildlife value | Low wildlife value, ornamental white flower spikes |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Live plant via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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Where is Dwarf fothergilla native?
Dwarf fothergilla (Fothergilla gardenii) is native to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Dwarf fothergilla bloom?
Dwarf fothergilla blooms Apr-May. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Dwarf fothergilla need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: High water, Moist. Soil: Well-drained, acid, peaty or sandy loams. Mature height: Up to 6 ft, typically 3 ft.
Is Dwarf fothergilla good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Low wildlife value, ornamental white flower spikes.
Where can I buy real Dwarf fothergilla seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as live plant that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Fothergilla gardenii on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Dwarf fothergilla.
- Dwarf palmetto Sabal minor
- Saw palmetto Serenoa repens
- Cabbage palmetto Sabal palmetto
- Spanish dagger Yucca aloifolia
- Stokes aster Stokesia laevis
- Florida anisetree Illicium floridanum
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