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Dennstaedtia punctilobula
Hay-Scented Fern
- » Grows well in most soils
- » Yellowish green in color
- » Works great as a cover
- » Provides great texture when in wave plantings
- Category:Perennial
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone:3-8
- Height:2-3 ft
- Spread:3-4 ft
- Bloom Color: Green Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades, Yellow Shades
Sun or shade, this fern doesn't care, it just wants to grow! Blessed with an aggressive nature and an urge to move, Hayscented Fern is one of the best native reclamation ferns available and, while amazingly functional, it is not just a bland landscape workhorse. You'll love its yellow-green fronds that rise and arch to create great texture that looks great in small spaces or in big landscape waves. Hayscented Fern is quite adaptable to various soil types and will grow in very moist areas with ease while providing great cover for all your valuable landscape critters.
Maintenance and Care
| • | Low Maintenance |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Programs
| • | American Beauties Native Plants® |
Habit
| • | Ground Cover |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Dennstaedtia punctilobula
Prefers part sun to light shade, mesic conditions and a somewhat acidic soil containing sand and loam. This fern will grow in open areas and can spread aggressively. Plant it where it will have room to grow and spread.