--- title: Another fragrant shrub- the Fothergilla plant description: Add a fragrant shrub to your landscape with a dwarf fothergilla shrub. 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In the spring honey-scented, brush-like flowers appear before the leaves on all Fothergilla plants. They keep their beauty throughout the fall with various foliage colors. Sizes and colors vary between species, such as the Blue Shadow has more of a blue leaf and is larger than the Mount Airy plant, which has a greener leaf and a smaller shrub. The fall foliage is a mix of red, purple, orange and some green. The Fothergilla plant is a beautiful addition to shrub borders, or for a background in semi-shaded borders. To have a landscape design professional determine the best location for a Fothergill plant in your yard, contact Moodscapes for a fall or spring install. Want to learn how to [create a landscape for your yard](https://www.moodscapesdesign.com/landscape-maintenance-services-keep-your-yard-healthy-beautiful-throughout-the-seasons) that will help you relax, connect with nature, and replenish your energy? 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