Fothergilla

Orders can be picked up at the Indy Cultural Trail Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, October 14 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

One of the newest plants on the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Fothergilla Mt. Airy is a dwarf shrub growing to a size of 3’-5’. Native to the Southeastern US it’s honey-scented flowers bloom in spring. When those fade the leaves will be dark green on top with the underside a shade of blue, all this before an excellent display of reds, oranges and yellows in the fall. Consider planting this in places others would plant boxwoods, burning bush or hydrangeas.

Scientific Name: major ‘Mount. Airy’

Sold as: 3″ potted plant

Mature size: 4′ x 4′

Bloom time: April – May

Care requirements: Full sun medium water

Where you can find it on the Indianapolis Cultural Trail: Three places on the Indianapolis Cultural Trail: 1. at the corner of Capitol and Walnut, 2. along Virginia Ave, and 3. the corner of Capitol and Washington