Quick answer: Miller's witch-alder (Fothergilla milleri) is native to 6 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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 | not available (no wildflower.org entry |
|---|---|
| Water | species split from F. gardenii in 2020) |
| Soil | not available |
| Bloom | not available |
| Height | not available, not available |
| Wildlife value | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 16 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Miller's witch-alder
Where is Miller's witch-alder native?
Miller's witch-alder (Fothergilla milleri) is native to Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Miller's witch-alder bloom?
Miller's witch-alder blooms not available. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Miller's witch-alder need?
Light: not available (no wildflower.org entry. Water: species split from F. gardenii in 2020). Soil: not available. Mature height: not available, not available.
Where can I buy Miller's witch-alder?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 16 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Fothergilla milleri by its scientific name.
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