herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high waterZone 3a – Zone 8b
A deciduous fern with large, feathery fronds that emerge in spring with a striking reddish-bronze color before maturing to green. It thrives in moist woodland settings and prefers consistently wet soil.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–5′ tall × 2–4′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
none
Zone 3aZone 8b
1471013
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: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas
