herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 8b
A low-growing evergreen fern native to eastern North America that thrives on rocky slopes and woodland areas. It forms dense mats of delicate fronds and requires minimal maintenance once established.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.5–1′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 3aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b
Seasonality
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFallWinter
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina
