Photo of Pteridium aquilinum foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Pteridium aquilinum

Also Known As

  • Bracken Fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 3a-10b

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Pteridium aquilinum plant details

Pteridium aquilinum is a deciduous fern with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pteridium aquilinum

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dennstaedtiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: easy-to-grow, showy, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pteridium aquilinum

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pteridium aquilinum (Bracken Fern) is a large hardy fern growing from underground stems. It grows well in shade to part sun. Plants grow up to 5 feet tall and look very tropical. The foliage is held on a dark stem with branching leaves at the end. Plants are hardy to zone 6. It can spread so give it room to move.
Easy to grow. Fronds 2-3 feet tall, sometimes even reachin 6 feet in height in years with plentiful rainfall. A fern which will grow in full sun or partial shade. Zones 3-10

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Gardening facts about Pteridium aquilinum plant

How to Grow Pteridium aquilinum

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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