herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high waterZone 2a – Zone 8b
A delicate deciduous fern native to eastern North America, prized for its feathery, bright green fronds that turn bronze in fall. It thrives in consistently moist woodland settings and spreads via rhizomes to form attractive colonies.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–2.5′ tall × 2–3′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
none
Zone 2aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 8b
Seasonality
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
early successionalmid 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, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin
