Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis)
Onoclea sensibilis
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Other Names |
FERN Onoclea sensibilis (Sensitive)
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Family |
Onocleaceae |
Why Like |
Called Sensitive Fern by early American settlers who noticed the fronds were very sensitive to frost, dying back as it began to get cold. Also called Bead Fern, due to the bead-like sori clustered on the upright fertile fronds. |
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Plant Data |
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Deciduous Perennial Fern
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Mature Size |
3 - 4 feet
tall. 3 - 4 feet
wide.
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Sun Exposure |
Full Shade -
Part Shade
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Moisture Tolerance |
- Wet: |
Zones |
4a -
8b
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Tags |
Wet Site Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Low Maintenance, Grown for Attractive Foliage, Ferns
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Bloom Period |
Non-flowering
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Flower Color |
Non-Flowering
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