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sensitive fern
Onoclea sensibilis
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high water
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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 8bSeasonality
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
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
Function & Care
erosion controlwildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation