Ferns are common in Maine and I often hear "there are plenty of ferns in the woods
It is a potential ground cover in the right spot
this plant is a very strong laxative when used fresh
In its native range the bulbs are eaten by bears and ground squirrels and elk and deer graze new shoots
Cephalanthus occidentalis - Buttonbush salt-tolerant Ferns are common in MaineSizes available: Coming soon Basics: zones 5 9, full to part sun to part shade, 5 12' x 4 8', 1 inch wide fragrant, satellite like spheres of tiny, white, tubular flowers bloom in mid summer, adaptable to a wide range of soil types but prefers consistent moisture. However, it is adaptable to some drought when planted in shadier spots. Common names: Buttonbush Family: Rubiaceae Origin Distribution: native to New Brunswick, Quebec, and Upper Michigan,