herbaceousβ part shadeπ§π§π§ high waterZone 3a β Zone 8b
A delicate deciduous fern with finely-textured, narrowly-lanceolate fronds that add elegant texture to shaded woodland gardens. It thrives in consistently moist soil and prefers cool, humid conditions.
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
North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Colorado, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon