herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 8b
A deciduous fern with delicate, finely divided fronds that emit a pleasant hay-like fragrance when brushed. It spreads readily via rhizomes and makes an excellent groundcover for shaded woodland gardens.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1.5–2.5′ tall × 2–3′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 3aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b
Seasonality
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
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, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama
