Photo of Thelypteris palustris foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Thelypteris palustris

Also Known As

  • Thelypteris thelypteroides
  • Eastern Marsh Fern
  • Marsh Fern
  • Meadow Fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 3b-8b

Thelypteris palustris plant details

Thelypteris palustris is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thelypteris palustris

Plant type: fern
Plant family: thelypteridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Uses: rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thelypteris palustris

USDA Zones: 3b - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A fern that likes sun!, this pretty light-green, lacy 1-2 footer is native to damp meadows and bogs (though not standing water) in NE America, as well as Eurasia; spreads slowly (1'/year) by rhizome. S-PSh/M-W

Gardening facts about Thelypteris palustris plant

How to Grow Thelypteris palustris

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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