Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis)
Onoclea sensibilis
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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 |
| I am a... |
Deciduous Annual 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 |
Deer Resistant,Wet Site Tolerant
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| Bloom Period |
Non-flowering
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| Flower Color |
Non-Flowering
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