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Onoclea sensibilis

Sensitive Fern
Onoclea sensibilis
Onoclea sensibilis
Description

Touch this plant and the tender leaflets close, hence the the name; this ferny gem is readily propagated by spores living in large colonies, however it is short lived in each location

Ornamental Features

Sensitive Fern is primarily valued in the garden for its ornamental upright and spreading habit of growth. Its serrated ferny bipinnately compound leaves remain light green in color throughout the season.

Planting & Growing

Sensitive Fern will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!

Light Requirement:

Moisture:

Cold Hardy to Zone:

Height(inches):

Spread:

Soil pH:

Soil Type

Fall Color

Deer Resistance:

partial shade to shade

moist

-

wet

2b

2

ft.

24 inches

acidic

false

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