New England Wild Flower Society

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Onoclea sensibilis

sensitive fern


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