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    • Photo of Woodwardia virginica foliage by Robert H. Mohlenbrock @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database

    Photo by Robert H. Mohlenbrock @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database

    This work has been released into the public domain by its author.

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    Woodwardia virginica

    Also Known As

    • Virginia Chain Fern

    Plant type

    fern, groundcover, aquatic

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Woodwardia virginica plant details

    Woodwardia virginica is a deciduous groundcover aquatic fern with green foliage. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Woodwardia virginica

    Plant type: groundcover aquatic fern
    Plant family: blechnaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Uses: rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Woodwardia virginica

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Deciduous, black stipe, orange new growth, short creeping rhizome Zone 3-10. 2', Eastern US, shade-part sun, moist

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    A native of bogs Maine to Bermuda (but tolerant of drier soils as well) this 1-2' fern often emerges a bright copper before turning green on black stipes (stems);easy, it will tolerate even wet mucky soils.PSh/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Woodwardia virginica plant

    How to Grow Woodwardia virginica

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Woodwardia fimbriata

    aka Giant Chain Fern, Western Chain Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-8'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Woodwardia fimbriata foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Woodwardia orientalis

    aka Oriental Chain Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 5'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Woodwardia orientalis foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Woodwardia unigemmata

    aka Chain Fern, Chinese Chain Fern, Jeweled Chain Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Woodwardia unigemmata by plant lust
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    Woodwardia areolata

    aka Netted Chain Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Woodwardia areolata foliage by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.
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    Woodwardia fimbriata [Northern collection / WA]

    aka Giant Chain Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Woodwardia fimbriata [Northern collection / WA] foliage by Cistus Nursery
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