Dennstaedtia punctilobula

Also Known As

Dennstaedtia punctiloba
Boulder Fern
Hay Scented Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 15"-30"
W: 36"-72"

planting zones

3a-8b

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Dennstaedtia punctilobula plant details

Dennstaedtia punctilobula is a deciduous fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - 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 Dennstaedtia punctilobula

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dennstaedtiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 36 IN - 72 IN - wide, 15 IN - 30 IN - tall
Uses: easy-to-grow, fall color, fragrant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dennstaedtia punctilobula

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A very useful native fern...although it will luxuriate in a rich moist soil, it will adapt, once established, to dry shady slopes, which is most appreciated in hot dry summers. its common name refers to the scent of fresh mown hay when brushed or crushed. Fall color is a nice golden yellow. Plants grow 18-24" tall and spreads, sometimes invasively. Use this fern when you need a low maintenance shade plant that will carpet an area.

By: Avant Gardens

Native to the northeastern US and Appalachian Mountains the adaptable Hayscented Fern creeps by rhizomes to form a solid groundcover that few weeds can penetrate! Excellent for naturalizing along woodland edges that receive partial sun. Lovely light green fronds stay low, seldom exceeding 18 inches in height. Does best in well-drained soils, and thrives in well-drained rocky and sandy soils. Like most ferns, it is?rabbit resistant. Hardy in Zones 3-7.