Common Name
Southern lady fern
Plant Form
Fern & Fern Allies
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Additional Info
Habitat: Deciduous fern in the Spleenwort family (Aspleniaceae) found growing in meadows, open thickets, moist woods, and occasionally in swamps and is often found in the understory of cedar, fir or hemlock woodlands.
Wildlife Value: Provides cover for wildlife including frogs and parts are used in bird nest construction.
Ground Cover
Yes
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Bona Terra Nursery
Small family-run native plant nursery with a focus on the local genetics necessary to restore diversity in the Chesapeake eco-region. Offers free remote design service for small gardens up to 400 square feet. Orders are placed via email and items can be picked up at their NW DC office or delivered for a fee. This plant list is from the beginning of the 2025 season and may be out-of-date
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