Hay-scented Fern - Punctilobula, 1 Pack
- Shipping Starts in Late March 2025
- Shipped as Small Starter Plants (2.5" Plugs)
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Dennstaedtia – punctilobula
Dennstaedtia punctilobula, commonly known as the hay-scented fern, forms elegant, soft, lacy fronds of yellow-green that arch gracefully to create a light, feathery carpet in shaded or semi-shaded gardens. When the fronds are brushed or crushed, they release a delicate scent reminiscent of freshly mowed hay, a charming trait that gives it its common name. It spreads by rhizomes and is effective as a groundcover in moist, humus-rich soils, naturalizing in woodlands, shady banks, or under trees. The foliage turns golden or yellow in autumn, adding seasonal interest even after fronds die back.
- 1 - 2.5" Plug
- Lacy, yellow-green foliage
- Hay-scented when touched
- Spreading, colony-forming habit
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Yellow-green fronds (turning golden in fall) |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8 |
| Plant Height | 30–80 cm / 12–31 in (typical frond length) |
| Plant Width | Spreads by rhizomes to 60–90 cm or more (colonial width) |
| Sun Requirements | Partial shade to full shade (tolerates light sun if soil stays moist) |
| Fragrant | Yes (when crushed, emits hay-like scent) |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Spring or early summer planting (when soil workable) — Not specifically documented |
| Bloom Timing | FOLIAGE ONLY |
| Plant Depth | Rhizome just below soil surface or lightly covered — Not specifically documented |
| Plant Spacing | Space to allow for spreading; ~30–60 cm to begin colony formation |
