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    Woodwardia areolata

    Also Known As

    • Netted Chain Fern

    Plant type

    fern

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Woodwardia areolata plant details

    Woodwardia areolata is a deciduous fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Woodwardia areolata

    Plant type: fern
    Plant family: blechnaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Woodwardia areolata

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Woodwardia areolata is a hardy, deciduous chain fern from eastern North America that forms spreading colonies of once-pinnate, broad, glossy, lush, somewhat tropical-looking sterile fronds 1-2 feet long that emerge flushed with pink. Fertile fronds emerge in summer with narrower pinnae. Easy to grow in rich soils with average to wet moisture levels in part to full shade but is tolerant of sun with consistent moisture.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Woodwardia areolata plant

    How to Grow Woodwardia areolata

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • rabbit resistant

    • 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 virginica

    aka Virginia Chain Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern, Groundcover, Aquatic

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-3'

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