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Woodwardia fimbriata [Northern collection / WA]

Also Known As

  • Giant Chain Fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 2'-5'
  • W: 3'-6'

planting zones

  • 7b-10b

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Woodwardia fimbriata [Northern collection / WA] plant details

Woodwardia fimbriata [Northern collection / WA] is an evergreen or semi-evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Woodwardia fimbriata [Northern collection / WA]

Plant type: fern
Plant family: blechnaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Woodwardia fimbriata [Northern collection / WA]

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Woodwardia fimbriata [Northern collection / WA] plant

How to Grow Woodwardia fimbriata [Northern collection / WA]

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen

See other plant types of Woodwardia for your garden

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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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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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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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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aka Netted Chain Fern

Plant Type

Fern

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 1'-2'

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Woodwardia areolata foliage by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.
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