herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high waterZone 3a – Zone 8b
A delicate deciduous fern with finely divided, lacy fronds that emerge in spring and provide soft texture to shaded woodland gardens. Prefers consistently moist soil and dappled light.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1.5–3′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
Zone 3aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b
pH Range
4.57
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 7
Soil Texture
Medium
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
Northern hemisphere (Europe, Asia, North America)
Native to: Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
