herbaceousβ part shadeπ§π§ moderate waterZone 2a β Zone 8b
A delicate deciduous fern with finely divided, lacy fronds that unfurl in spring and turn golden-brown in fall. It thrives in shaded, moist woodland settings and is excellent for naturalizing in native plant gardens.
Overview
Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5β2.5β² tall Γ 1.5β2.5β² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 2aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a 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
Northern Hemisphere, including North America and Europe
Native to: Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia