Onoclea sensibilis
Sensitive fern
Tips for Homeowners:
The soothing green foliage of this rambling fern make it an excellent Groundcover for a Wetland or wet Shade Garden. In appropriate sites, Onoclea sensibilis matures into a verdant and soothing Mass or Border. This fern can control erosion and is a valuable component of Deer Resistant Plantings, Low Maintenance Plantings, Rain Gardens and Wetlands.
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- Onoclea sensibilis is a rambling pinnately lobed fern with soft green sterile fronds.
- Fronds are deciduous often turning bright yellow before disappearing for the winter.
- Spores are enclosed in bead-like coverings and are borne on separate upright fertile stalks.
- Forms colonies in rich boggy or moist loamy soils in shade or part shade.
Height: 12-18 in
Spread: 30-36 in
Spacing: 3-5 ft
Zone: 3-9
Color: Non-Flowering
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Native
- Great Foliage
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
- Mass Planting
- Fast Growing
- Ground Cover
Exposure:
- Shade/ Part Shade
Habit:
- Spreads quickly by rhizomes
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
- Spring
- Fall
Soil Moisture:
- Keep Well-Watered
- Wet Soil/Wetlands
- Moist, Well-Drained