Sensitive Fern - Sensibilis, 1 Pack
Sensitive Fern - Sensibilis, 1 Pack
Sensitive Fern - Sensibilis, 1 Pack
Sensitive Fern - Sensibilis, 1 Pack

Sensitive Fern - Sensibilis, 1 Pack

$9.99 CAD $8.49 CAD
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Flat-Rate Shipping on All Orders
  • Shipping Starts in Late March 2026
  • Shipped as Small Starter Plants (2.5" Plugs)
  • Sustainable Packaging
  • Canada-Wide Shipping

Onoclea sensibilis 

A graceful and vigorous sensitive fern, Onoclea sensibilis forms vase-shaped clumps of deeply pinnatifid, bright green sterile fronds reaching 2–4 ft (60–120 cm). In mid-summer, shorter fertile fronds appear with bead‑like spore capsules, which dry to brown and persist through winter. Thriving in moist, organically rich soils, especially near streams, ponds, or wet woodlands, it spreads steadily via shallow rhizomes. Deer‑ and rabbit‑resistant, with no major pest issues, it makes excellent rain‑garden, woodland, or naturalized groundcover plantings.

  • 1 - 2.5" Plug
  • Vase‑shaped bright‑green fronds
  • Bead‑tipped fertile fronds
  • Deer & rabbit resistant
Specifications Details
Colour Bright green sterile fronds; brown fertile fronds
Hardiness Zone 2 - 9
Plant Height 24–48 in (60–120 cm)
Plant Width 12–48 in (30–120 cm), colonies form
Sun Requirements Full sun to part shade
Fragrant No
Deer Resistant Yes
Plant Timing Deciduous perennial
Bloom Timing FOLIAGE ONLY
Plant Depth Not specified
Plant Spacing 12 in (30 cm) for groundcover; colonies expand naturally

At Wildwood, we aim to make sure every plant arrives healthy and safe to your door in time for your planting period. Here is what you can expect after placing your order!

Packaging

Perennial plant orders will be shipped with wood shavings in the package to help insulate and protect the plants from the cold weather and movement during shipping. Wood shavings can be repurposed in the garden or composted upon receiving your order! 

Shipping Schedule

The shipment of your order will follow our approximate schedule found below, where timing will be dependent on what is being shipped, your planting zone, and the current weather conditions for shipping.

 Zone Earliest Shipping Time
1-3 Mid May
4-5 Late April
6 Early to Mid April
7-9 Late March to Early April

All times listed are the earliest dates shipping can start in that zone. Shipping times can change due to harsh weather conditions or supplier delays if they occur.

 

Not sure what planting zone you are? Check the map here or visit Natural Resources Canada to find the hardiness zone in your Municipality.

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