herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 8b
Intermediate wood fern is a semi-evergreen woodland fern with delicate, finely divided fronds that creates a soft texture in shaded garden areas. It thrives in moist, acidic soil and makes an excellent groundcover or accent plant in shade gardens.
Overview
Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–2.5′ tall × 1.5–2.5′ wide
Dormancy
semi-evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 3aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b
Seasonality
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
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: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin
