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Onoclea sensibilis

Sensitive Fern, Sympathy Fern, Bead Fern

Main interest:
low maintenance, long lasting green foliage
Exposure:
partial to full shade
Soil humidity:
moist to wet soil
Growth type:
slow running
Flower colour:
non-flowering
Fragrance:
Non-fragrant
Flowering period:
non-flowering
Foliage:
green
USDA Hardiness:
zone 4a: -34.5 °C (-30 °F) View Zone Map
Mature height & width (max.):
height: 4 ft (1.2 m) width: 4 ft (1.2 m)
Use:
border, ground cover, rain gardens, naturalizing

The Onoclea sensibilis, also called Sensitive Fern and gets its name as its fronds die with the first autumn frost. Growing up to 4 feet tall this fern has long-stalked, deeply pinnatifid fronds with leathery, triangular leaflets. It’s ideal for woodland gardens, locations along streams and ponds and it’s also appropriate for shaded gardens.

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Ships ON, QC, NB, PE, NS
Main interest:
low maintenance, long lasting green foliage
Exposure:
partial to full shade
Soil humidity:
moist to wet soil
Growth type:
slow running
Flower colour:
non-flowering
Fragrance:
Non-fragrant
Flowering period:
non-flowering
Foliage:
green
USDA Hardiness:
zone 4a: -34.5 °C (-30 °F) View Zone Map
Mature height & width (max.):
height: 4 ft (1.2 m) width: 4 ft (1.2 m)
Use:
border, ground cover, rain gardens, naturalizing