herbaceousβ part shadeπ§π§π§ high waterZone 3a β Zone 8b
A native woodland fern with delicate, lacy fronds that unfurl in spring. It prefers shaded, moist conditions and is ideal for naturalized garden settings and moist woodland areas.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5β2.5β² tall Γ 1β1.5β² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
none
Zone 3aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b
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
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