This tall native fern has a vase-shaped form with beautifully textured foliage. A great native groundcover for shady spots, providing a soft landing habitat for pupating moths and butterflies.
Pollinator Type
Caterpillars
Plant Type
Herbaceous perennial
Zone
3 to 7
Height
3 to 6 ft.
Spread
5 to 8 ft.
Light
Shade, Partial Shade
Moisture Requirement
Medium Soil, Wet Soil
Bloom Color
NA
Bloom Time
NA
Design Considerations
Requires at least part shade. Avoid overly windy and exposed sites.
Care and Maintenance
Best in rich soils with consistent moisture but can grow in average soil conditions with regular watering. Spreads by rhizomes to form dense colonies, especially in preferred conditions.
Pest and Diseases
No major issues
Establishment and Propagation
Plugs or division of mature plants in early spring as fiddleheads emerge.
