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    • Photo of Thelypteris palustris foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    Photo 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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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    Phegopteris decursive-pinnata

    aka Thelpteris decursive pinnata, Thelypteris decursive-pinnata, Japanese Beech Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Phegopteris decursive-pinnata foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Phegopteris hexagonoptera

    aka Thelypteris hexagonoptera, Broad Beech Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - high
    Photo of Phegopteris hexagonoptera foliage by Sunshine Farm and Gardens
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