Synonym(s)
Common Name
Hay-scented fern
Plant Form
Fern & Fern Allies
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
2.0
Width (ft)
3.0 -
4.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Commercially available
Yes
Additional Info
Habitat: Mesic to dry forests and woodlands, rock outcrops, pastures, clearings, and road banks. Common in the mountains; frequent in the Piedmont; infrequent but widespread in the Coastal Plain; most abundant in the mountains at middle to higher elevations, particularly in northern red oak forests.
Fragrant
Yes
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Deer Resitant
Yes
Recommended for
Tolerates
Nurseries that may carry live plant