Dennstaedtia punctilobula (Hay Scented Fern)
Hairy oblong fronds with yellow-green foliage are thinly textured, and turn coppery orange in fall. This fern is often called a ‘hay-scented fern’ because it releases a grassy fragrance when crushed, bruised, or brushed with a hand. Fast growth.
1-2 ft tall x 2-3 ft wide
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Rabbit tolerant
Fragrant
| Zone | Zone 3 |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Partial to Full Shade |
| Moisture | Moderate to Full Moisture |
| Native to | Native |
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Evergreen sterile fronds form a loose spreading rosette, while fertile fronds grow from the centre of the plant to stand erect, turning brown as the season progresses.
1-1.5 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide
HARDY to -20°F (-29°C)
Rabbit resistant
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Green broadleaf fronds grow best in part to full shade with humusy, moist soil rich in organic matter. Use as a vertical accent in a woodland or shade garden. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early spring to summer
3-5 ft tall x 2-3 ft wide
HARDY to -20°F (-28.9°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Wet soil tolerant