herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 4a – Zone 8b
Marginal wood fern is a native deciduous to semi-evergreen fern with dark green, leathery fronds that form attractive mounding clumps. It thrives in shaded woodland gardens and prefers consistently moist soil with organic matter.
Overview
Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
slow
Size
1.5–2.5′ tall × 1.5–2.5′ wide
Dormancy
semi-evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 4aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8b
Seasonality
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
mid successionalclimax
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, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota
