herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 8b
A delicate evergreen fern with two distinct frond types: sterile spreading fronds and fertile upright fronds with spore-bearing pinnae. It thrives in shaded woodland settings with consistent moisture.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1–2.5′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 3aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b
Seasonality
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFallWinter
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Western North America, Europe, and Asia
Native to: Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
