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Onoclea sensibilis

sensitive fern



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Height: 10-24 in
Spread: 24-36 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Bloom Color: Non-Flowering

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
• Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Wet
Ecoregion
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
• Winter Interest and/or Evergreen
Attracts Wildlife
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
• Compaction Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Massing
• Rain Garden
• Naturalize
Growth Habit
• Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


sensitive fern - Onoclea sensibilis from Native Plant Trust
sensitive fern - Onoclea sensibilis from Native Plant Trust
sensitive fern - Onoclea sensibilis from Native Plant Trust
sensitive fern - Onoclea sensibilis from Native Plant Trust