In the 21 years we have lived here in Northeast Georgia, I have never seen our Fothergilla bloom as it has this year. Commonly known as Witch Alder or Mountain Witch-Hazel, the Fothergilla is a slow-growing shrub that is native to the southeastern United States. The flowers are brush-like and bloom from April to early May before the leaves fully appear.
The name Fothergilla honors Dr. John Fothergill, an 18th century English physician and botanist. I don’t know why the shrub is known as Witch Alder. Does anyone know?
Linked to Cee’s Flower of the Day.
Unexpected in common hours 
Beautiful blooms 🙂
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Thank you, Arlene!
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Beautiful macros and photos for today’s flower. 😀
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Thanks so much!
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I love this plant! I have one and it bloomed like crazy this year, too.
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Everything is blooming like crazy here this year! I wonder why.
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